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Some migrant workers who received JobKeeper told to repay it

Hassan now works for the Migrant Workers Centre, helping others fight repayment notices

Hassan now works for the Migrant Workers Centre, helping others fight repayment notices Source: SBS

Many workers who were told they were ineligible don't have the funds to repay, and many have language barriers and a lack of legal understanding.


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By Gareth Boreham, Shuba Krishnan

Source: SBS


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Many workers who were told they were ineligible don't have the funds to repay, and many have language barriers and a lack of legal understanding.


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