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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference following a National Cabinet meeting in Sydney, Saturday, July 16, 2022. (AAP Image/Paul Braven) NO ARCHIVING

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference following a National Cabinet meeting in Sydney, 16/07/2022. Source: AAP

The Federal Government has restored its $750 pandemic payments for casual workers, following a fast tracked meeting of the National Cabinet. The backflip comes after mounting pressure on the issue, as Coronavirus cases pile up around the nation.

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The Federal Government has restored its $750 pandemic payments for casual workers, following a fast tracked meeting of the National Cabinet. The backflip comes after mounting pressure on the issue, as Coronavirus cases pile up around the nation.

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