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2021 - New developments in Australia's economic response to the pandemic

People in a long queue outside a Centrelink office in Brisbane.

People in a long queue outside a Centrelink office in Brisbane. Source: AAP

As Australia welcomes the new year, significant changes are coming into effect in the Federal Government's economic response to the pandemic.


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By Pablo Vinales, Essam Al-Ghalib

Presented by Leah Na

Source: SBS



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As Australia welcomes the new year, significant changes are coming into effect in the Federal Government's economic response to the pandemic.


From New Year's Day,  the coronavirus unemployment payment will be reduced by $100 a fortnight and is scheduled to end in March.

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