Job losses slow; JobKeeper softening blow

19 May 2020

 

Summary: Job losses continue through to the end of April; JobKeeper programme successful in stemming losses; end of it could see underutilisation rise further.  The ABS has released its latest payroll report containing new statistics on jobs and wages based on Single Touch Payroll data provided by the ATO. Job losses do not directly translate into additional unemployment as some people hold more than one job. The report’s figures are...

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