Victoria will have more people on JobKeeper in December and March quarters than the rest of Australia combined
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Six out of every ten of the 2.24 million people set to be on JobKeeper in the December quarter are expected to be in Victoria, according to estimates issued by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
Looking ahead to the 2021 March quarter, Treasury estimates about 60% of 1.75 million expected to be on the scheme will be in the state which is currently...