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February's record business insolvencies sound ominous warning for JobKeeper's end

A shop holding a closing down sale in Melbourne

A shop holding a closing down sale in Melbourne Source: AAP

While a temporary moratorium on insolvent trading last year gave some businesses time to adjust to the economic environment, there are grim signs ahead as JobKeeper comes to an end.


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By Jennifer Scherer

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While a temporary moratorium on insolvent trading last year gave some businesses time to adjust to the economic environment, there are grim signs ahead as JobKeeper comes to an end.



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