Covid-19
Australia injects A$66bn more to avert recession and save jobs
Plan will provide A$25.2bn in support to businesses and not-for-profit charities
22 March 2020 - 17:10
Canberra — Australia has unleashed an additional A$66bn in stimulus for the coronavirus-stricken economy, including cash payments of as much as A$100,000 to small businesses, in a second package aimed at averting recession and saving jobs.
The plan will provide A$25.2bn in support to businesses and not-for-profit charities, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Sunday...
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