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Government pledges $130 billion wage subsidy

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said almost half a million Australians had accessed the scheme in its first week.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said almost half a million Australians had accessed the scheme in its first week. Source: AAP

The government pledges the biggest stimulus package in Australian history in an effort to support businesses.


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By Julia Carr-Catzel

Source: SBS



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