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JobKeeper

Came up in 10 episodes · 2020–2021

Australian government wage subsidy during COVID-19 that allowed the business to keep paying staff while pivoting to podcasting.

Josh references the prior government wage subsidy program as support that isn't being repeated this time.

Australian government COVID wage subsidy compared to the US lacking equivalent support, prompting celebrity charity funds.

Australian government wage subsidy program Thankyou considered needing but ultimately didn't register for after sales surged.

Referenced in discussion about financial pressure during lockdown and how the hosts' modest pre-pandemic pay made the transition less drastic.

Australian government wage subsidy discussed in relation to UBI and work culture shifts.

Discussed as the government support that keeps the business from 'haemorrhaging cash' during lockdown.

Australian government COVID stimulus/wage subsidy program referenced regarding business support and detachment/trade-offs.

Discussion of the Australian government wage subsidy scheme and its submission deadline for April reimbursement.

Tommy wonders whether people receiving the JobKeeper government payment will cause a spike in spending.