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Jobseeker supplement extended but at a reduced rate

People are seen in long queues outside the Centrelink office in Southport on the Gold Coast, Monday, March 23, 2020.

People are seen in long queues outside the Centrelink office in Southport on the Gold Coast, Monday, March 23, 2020. Source: AAP

People looking for work will continue to receive a coronavirus supplement until the end of March 2021. The news comes as a promising COVID-19 vaccine manufacturer makes a major announcement.


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