Pandemic leave payments extended indefinitely

Anthony Albanese, centre, and New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet

Anthony Albanese, centre, and New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet Source: AAP / Rick Rycroft/AP

The government will extend pandemic leave payments for as long as states and territories continue to enforce mandatory isolation periods. The payments were due to cease at the end of the month, and the cost will continue to be split 50/50 with the Commonwealth.



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