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Young Australians set to get their first real taste of recession – The Age
Anna Thwaites was a toddler during Australia’s last recession. This time, she’s 32 and facing an uncertain future with limited job prospects.
But with the wage subsidy payments set to begin reducing from the end of this month, Ms Thwaites is preparing for the difficult task of finding work in the middle of a severe economic downturn.
“I’m about to get thrown into the cold, I’ve kept my eye on what’s in my field,” she said, as she considers the prospect of finding something to replace the role she held for five-and-a-half years.
“From what I see of the job listings it is basically nothing, I expect that will get worse.”
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