Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the loss of almost 600,000 tasks in April is “ravaging” for Australian families and communities affected by government limitations and company shutdowns.
Key points:
- Prime Minister says joblessness figures ‘shocking’ however not unexpected
- The Federal Treasurer says women comprise most of job losses
- Cautions there will be more bad news in the months ahead as the effect of coronavirus shutdowns ends up being clearer
The remarks come after the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announ