Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is refusing to commit to further economic support for workers affected by the pandemic.
The government has announced reduced and tiered JobKeeper payments for full-time and part time-workers, and a cut to JobSeeker unemployment payments.
Mr Frydenberg says the economy is making a recovery with 210,000 people finding work in June, double the number expected.
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Unemployed Australians and workers on the coronavirus wage subsidy support are concerned at the government's proposed cuts to payments.
From September 28th, JobKeeper payments will reduce from $1,500 a fortnight to $1,200 a fortnight for full-time workers, and $750 a fortnight for part-time workers.
JobSeeker recipients now receiving $1,100 each fortnight will get about $815 a fortnight.
Chief Executive of the Australian Council of Social Service, Dr Cassandra Goldie, says cuts are distressing news to many struggling Australians.
