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The treasurer speaks about migration and temporary visa holders in interview with SBS News

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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says the drop in migration due to COVID-19 has had an impact on the government's 'bottom line'. During an interview with SBS following his economic and fiscal update, Mr Frydenberg also defended the government's position on tempoary visa holders saying businesses have been enabled to support their employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
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