Financial incentives proposed ahead of Budget

With the Federal Budget announcement just over a fortnight away, speculation over how the government plans to lead the country out of recession is increasing.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Source: AAP

Next week, the Federal Government's income support payments will be reduced.

JobKeeper will decrease from $1500 per fortnight to $1200.

More than one million Australians relying on the JobSeeker payment will see that support be reduced also.

While an overall increase from the old rate will remain until the end of the year, Social Services Minister Anne Ruston won't say whether there will be permanent rise.

Listen to SBS Indonesian every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 3 pm.

Follow us on Facebook and catch us on podcasts. 

And you can keep abreast of the latest information about the corona virus in your language at sbs.com.au/coronavirus