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.

MEDIA CONTACT: JACOB WILSON 0457 961 596

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