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Sweeney Preston

Casual Workers Are Calling On Govt To Reintroduce COVID Disaster Payments If They Test Positive

Folks in the hospitality and retail industries are calling on the federal government to bring back the $750 disaster payment. Industry spokespeople argue that with the rising number of COVID cases in Australia, it’s becoming harder for workers to stay safe while still earning a living. As of June 30, Australians without sick leave can no longer access the $750 disaster payment. While it was still available, the cash allowed workers to take time off work to recover from COVID during their government-mandated seven day isolation. With active cases across the nation nearly totalling 300,000
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“The requirements for when people need to isolate, and for how long, have been significantly reduced since the payment was introduced,” the minister said.

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