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Unemployment could rise to record highs in Australia

People are seen waiting in line at the Prahran Centrelink office in Melbourne

People are seen waiting in line at the Prahran Centrelink office in Melbourne Source: AAP

A report by the Grattan Institute estimates 14 to 26 per cent of Australians could be out of work as a result of the pandemic.


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By Jennifer Luu, Brett Mason

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A report by the Grattan Institute estimates 14 to 26 per cent of Australians could be out of work as a result of the pandemic.


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