Wage subsidies worth $130 billion will soon flow to workers around Australia as the federal government scrambles to save six million jobs.
For companies with a turnover of $1 billion, a 50 per cent downturn will be needed to qualify.
All full-time and part-time workers are eligible, along with casuals that have a 12-month link to their employer, sole traders and New Zealanders on 444 visas.
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