Australian MP Says Jobkeeper Forecast Error is ‘Very Good News’

Minister for Energy Angus Taylor, House of Representatives at Parliament House, Canberra, Australia, May 13, 2020. Sam Mooy/Getty Images

The Australian government insists the $60 (US $39.2) billion “reporting error” in its Jobkeeper scheme is “very good news”, but is showing little sign of wanting to use the unspent money to extend or broaden the program.