$66 billion coronavirus stimulus to protect Australian businesses

Scott Hannaford
Updated March 23 2020 - 1:54pm, first published March 22 2020 - 12:00am
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil an additional stimulus package on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will unveil an additional stimulus package on Sunday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The federal government will tip another $66 billion into Australian small and medium-sized businesses to help them keep paying staff as the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak sweep through the economy.

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Scott Hannaford

Scott Hannaford

Canberra Times deputy editor

I've spent a career trying to focus on the stories, people and issues that matter, while filtering out the noise that doesn't. I believe high-quality, unique and incisive reporting is worth the investment and what distinguishes a reporter or publication. Got a news tip? scott.hannaford@canberratimes.com.au

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