Labor Concerned Over JobKeeper Reduction, But Treasurer Says Fewer Need Support

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese puts questions to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time in the House of Representatives in Canberra, Australia on Feb 5. Tracey Nearmy/Getty Images

National Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has expressed concern about the reduction from Jan. 4 of the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme—a federal government measure to cushion the economic impact of the CCP virus.

The economic measure was put in place when the pandemic first struck Australia and was intended to help businesses keep workers on the books.