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Government seeks ways to offset impact of COVID-19

NSW Minister for Heath Brad Hazzard

NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard Source: AAP

The federal government is preparing for a multi-billion dollar stimulus package to offset the impact of COVID-19. Attorney-General Christian Porter will meet with union and business heads in Sydney today to discuss how to keep key industries - including food and pharmaceuticals - operating at full capacity during the crisis. Unions will call for compensation for Australia's 3.3 million casual workers, who will lose pay if they get sick.


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By Julia Carr-Catzel

Presented by Margarita Vasileva

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The federal government is preparing for a multi-billion dollar stimulus package to offset the impact of COVID-19. Attorney-General Christian Porter will meet with union and business heads in Sydney today to discuss how to keep key industries - including food and pharmaceuticals - operating at full capacity during the crisis. Unions will call for compensation for Australia's 3.3 million casual workers, who will lose pay if they get sick.



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