The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers, through their employer, with a $1500/fortnight wage subsidy. Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute unpacks the details.Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute // @ebony_bennettContributors: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAIThis episode was produced by Jennifer Macey. Montage by Lizzie Jack.Our theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.Wash your hands regularly, stay at home if you can and thanks for listening.

<div>The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers, through their employer, with a $1500/fortnight wage subsidy. Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute unpacks the details.</div><div>Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director at The Australia Institute // @ebony_bennett</div><div>Contributors: Richard Denniss, chief economist at the Australia Institute // @RDNS_TAI</div><div>This episode was produced by Jennifer Macey. Montage by Lizzie Jack.</div><div>Our theme music is by Jonathan McFeat from Pulse and Thrum.</div><div>Wash your hands regularly, stay at home if you can and thanks for listening.</div>

Economics and politics explained in plain English

<p>Economics and politics explained in plain English</p>

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Politics and the economy explained in plain English

<p>Politics and the economy explained in plain English</p>

The Morrison government performed an enormous and welcome backflip, announcing a $130 billion Jobkeeper package to support workers,...

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