Unpacking the Jobkeeper wage subsidy scheme

The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers, through their employer, with a $1500/fortnight wage subsidy. Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute unpacks the details.

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett

Contributors: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI

This episode was produced by Jennifer Macey. Montage by Lizzie Jack.

Our theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.

Wash your hands regularly, stay at home if you can and thanks for listening.