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New Zealanders living in Australia given access to $12 billion wage subsidy scheme
The scheme only applies to New Zealanders on 444 visas, Mr Morrison announced in a press conference this afternoon. "New Zealanders on 444 visas don't get access to the welfare system, but they are getting access to this Jobseeker payment," he said. "They're connected to businesses here, they have commitments here, they own and rent properties, and they are part of an ongoing economy here in Australia."
The subsidy scheme is $585.80 per week for full-time workers and $350 for part-time workers, paid in a lump sum over seven weeks. Overall, a full time worker gets a total payment of $7,029.60.
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What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?
We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!
What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)
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How much are you paying for your bin tags?
With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.
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