The federal Treasurer has flagged changes to the JobKeeper scheme to give more Victorian companies the chance to join the program.
The government plans to add another $15.6 billion to expand the program and improve national access after September.
Under the previous system, businesses applying for the payment had to show a significant drop in turnover in the June and September quarters.
But the changes will ensure companies seeking access need to show turnover has fallen in the September quarter only.
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More than half a million extra Victorian will be eligible for the JobKeeper wage subsidy, under the changes announced by Mr Frydenberg.
