JobKeeper likely to be extended as Victoria enters coronavirus lockdown, PM says – 7NEWS.com.au

The prime minister has all but confirmed the JobKeeper wage subsidy will be extended beyond September and will remain a national program.
Calls to extend the $1,500 per fortnight payment have intensified as Melbourne prepares to re-enter stage three coronavirus restrictions.
In the video above: Income support to be extended past September.
Thousands of businesses are now bracing for a second wave of economic pain as the new lockdown disrupts operations.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison reassured those fearing the worst that support would be available.
When there is the need, then there will continue to be support, he said.
Morrison ruled out extending the scheme to only Victoria, saying any changes would not be limited by geography.
Were running a national support, and that national program will give people in the same areas of need the same support, he said.
I think all Australians know that level of support cant go on forever.
But needs are continuing and we understand that.
However, the PM says winding back or removing JobKeeper for businesses that no longer need it remains an option.

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