JobKeeper

JobKeeper has ended: How to manage your finances

JobKeeper has ended, putting as many as 150,000 Australians at risk of joining the unemployment queue in the near future. If you’re one of those, how can you handle the financial pain?

By Emma Duffy ● March 29, 2021

JobKeeper ends: What you need to know

The Federal Government's $90 billion JobKeeper scheme came to an end yesterday. So what happens now?

By Alex Brewster ● March 29, 2021

Affordable rentals aren't near jobs for low-income workers

Affordable rental properties are harder to come by for low-income earners, especially in locations close to cities, major regions, and where job vacancies are.

By William Jolly ● March 26, 2021

Westpac predicts JobKeeper ending won't derail Australia's recovery

With JobKeeper ending in just a few days, Westpac economists have predicted a minor "fiscal slope" instead of the once feared fiscal cliff.

By William Jolly ● March 25, 2021

Treasury: JobKeeper expiry to cost up to 150,000 jobs

Up to 150,000 Australians could face unemployment when JobKeeper officially ends in just a few days.

By William Jolly ● March 24, 2021

JobKeeper ending will cause over 100,000 job losses: CBA

The end of the Federal Government's JobKeeper scheme at the end of March is expected to result in 110,000 lost jobs.

By Alex Brewster ● March 09, 2021

Struggling to find employment? Work on your 'soft skills'

A recent survey of industry leaders shows many prefer 'soft skills', such as communication and adaptability to technical skills in the workforce.

By Harrison Astbury ● March 02, 2021

JobSeeker rate looks set for a permanent increase

The much-discussed unemployment payment JobSeeker could be permanently increased soon, while JobKeeper could also be partly extended.

By William Jolly ● February 19, 2021

Major mortgage insurer's losses point to 'long road ahead'

Mortgage insurer Genworth's net loss of $107.6m in 2020 signifies a 'challenging' market, with government stimulus 'interrupting' the usual flow of business.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 18, 2021

Insolvencies up 35% in retail and hospitality sectors

The latest data indicates insolvencies in the retail and hospitality sectors are up 35% over the past fortnight, with numbers at a six-month high in hospitality.

By Harrison Astbury ● February 12, 2021

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