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

People queueing outside a Centrelink office in Melbourne.

People queueing outside a Centrelink office in Melbourne. 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

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.


For health and support measures currently in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in your language, visit sbs.com.au/coronavirus


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