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