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JobKeeper can’t be forever but is needed a little longer – Sydney Morning Herald
While there is a danger that by extending the government payments we will be stapling workers to the wrong jobs, there is a danger in removing it prematurely.
I adamantly support a permanent increase to the base rate of JobSeeker beyond March. I am less sure about extending JobKeeper, but I can see a case, which Ill get to.
First, let’s consider the cons of extending JobKeeper.
The main potential pitfall is that the program, by stapling workers to their existing employers, stops the re-allocation of labour. That is, people are supported to remain in jobs that might not otherwise be viable. Might these workers be better off exploring new job opportunities…
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