✦ Plain-English Summary

Economic Recovery Package (JobMaker Hiring Credit) Amendment 2020

What it does

This amendment expands the government's power to create and run job-creation schemes between October 2020 and October 2022. It loosens the rules so the government can design payments and programs aimed at getting people into work or increasing how many hours people work, without being limited by the original legislation's narrow wording.

Why it matters

During the COVID recovery, the government needed flexibility to roll out different employment support schemes quickly. This bill removes legal roadblocks that might have prevented them from trying new approaches to get Australians back into jobs.

Key details

• Time window: The scheme runs for exactly two years, from 7 October 2020 to 6 October 2022
• What counts: Payments can go to employers or other entities if the main goal is helping people find work or work more hours
• When it starts: The law takes effect the day after the Governor-General signs it off (Royal Assent)

Official Description

Amends the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Payments and Benefits) Act 2020 to enable the Treasurer to make rules to provide for a coronavirus economic response payment in relation to the JobMaker Hiring Credit scheme, which will operate for the period from 7 October 2020 to 6 October 2022.

Committee Referrals

Senate Economics Legislation Committee; Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills

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