FAR NORTH QUEENSLAND CAN'T AFFORD FOR SCOTT MORRISON TO CANCEL JOBKEEPER TOO EARLY
Cairns-based Labor Senator Nita Green has launched a community campaign calling on Scott Morrison not to cancel JobKeeper too early.
Cancelling the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper wage subsidy too early could mean:
- Up to 6756 businesses in the Leichhardt electorate may be forced to close their doors;
- Approximately 25,673 workers may be forced into unemployment; and
- Up to $38.5 million could be ripped out of the local economy each and every fortnight.
Senator Green said cancelling JobKeeper too early would be devastating for hard-hit tourism dependent regions like Far North Queensland.
"Our community simply cannot afford the early cancellation of the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper wage subsidy," Senator Green said.
"JobKeeper is helping businesses — particularly in Cairns and Port Douglas to survive and keep people in work.
"I'm asking everyone to come together and send a strong message to Scott Morrison and the LNP not to cancel JobKeeper too early.'
To send Scott Morrison and the LNP a message not to cancel JobKeeper too early, visit www.DontCancelJobKeeperEarly.com.au to sign the petition.
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