Unemployed Australians Thrown Another Temporary Lifeline

Unemployed Australians Thrown Another Temporary Lifeline
Hundreds of people queue outside a Centrelink in Melbourne, on March 23, 2020 William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Unemployed Australians are being thrown another temporary lifeline, with JobSeeker COVID-19 payments to be extended at a reduced rate until March.

The existing $250 fortnightly supplement is due to expire on Dec. 31.