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‘It feels like punishment’: Pressure on Victorians as JobKeeper slashed – The Age
The federal government’s stimulus payment cuts could take $443 million out of the state’s struggling economy every fortnight.
Those who have relied on the payments to cover bills are concerned about how they will make do.
“Our rent is two-grand a month, already we’re taking up a good chunk of our income,” said Mr Pasalskyj. “Food, we still eat healthy, which is costly in itself. I’ve definitely taken to piggybacking off the Netflix accounts of friends who are still working.”
Originally due to end this week, the JobKeeper payments will continue on a reduced rate until March, with part-time workers having their payment…
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