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Business groups say the federal government's latest JobKeeper changes aimed at virus-hit Victoria will ensure more people stay in work. The multi-billion-dollar cost of Melbourne's prolonged lockdown has prompted the government to hold off plans to limit the scheme.

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Business groups say the federal government's latest JobKeeper changes aimed at virus-hit Victoria will ensure more people stay in work. The multi-billion-dollar cost of Melbourne's prolonged lockdown has prompted the government to hold off plans to limit the scheme.

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