In this episode of Australia, Explained, we break down JobKeeper - why it’s ending, how it affected Aussies and what will happen next.

Bits and pieces mentioned:

How JobKeeper has benefitted us

JobKeeper turns into a profit maker

300 ASX companies + JobKeeper

How we spent JobKeeper

Examples of JobKeeper fraud

This week, Tania recommended a survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding household finances following COVID-19 lockdowns, highlighting whether payment schemes during COVID-19 left them better off or worse. Vanessa recommended an edition of the Quarterly Essay called “Dead Right” about the changes in government spending over time.

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