Economy opens faster than expected - coalition considers rolling-back JobKeeper payments

Coronavirus, COVID-19, JobKeeper,

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As China threatens to impose sanctions on Australian farmers, the government is considering winding back some of its multi-billion-dollar stimulus measures. Members of Parliament and Senators returned to Canberra on May 10 on a succession of Air Force charter flights, as parliament resumes on Thursday May 14. The Coalition is considering rolling-back JobKeeper payments - earlier than the six-month September deadline - as the economy re-opens much faster than expected. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be a review.



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