Straight from the horse’s mouth — with an important qualification. The ABS has changed its definitions. This means people paid through the JobKeeper wage subsidy are classified as employed, even if they are not working.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has said at his press conference with the Prime Minister than more than six million Australians are receiving the benefit.
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