Coronavirus Economic Support and Recovery (No-one Left Behind) 2020

# Coronavirus Economic Support and Recovery (No-one Left Behind) Bill 2020 ## What it does This bill creates a $22.3 billion recovery fund to support specific sectors hit hard by COVID-19, plus changes to welfare eligibility rules. It expands who can access the COVID-19 supplement, broadens eligibility for JobSeeker, and widens access to the JobKeeper wage subsidy scheme. ## Why it matters The bill aims to catch people who fell through the cracks of existing COVID support — like casual workers, migrants, and those in struggling industries. Getting more money to people quickly and making welfare easier to access during a crisis can prevent homelessness and business collapse. ## Key details - **The Fund allocates**: $2.3 billion for arts and entertainment; $12 billion for manufacturing support; $2 billion to renewable energy agency; and $6 billion for electricity transmission infrastructure — all for the 2020-21 financial year. - **Commencement**: The bill takes effect the day after Parliament approves it (Royal Assent). - **Social security changes**: The bill expands the COVID-19 supplement payment and makes it easier for more people to qualify for JobSeeker and JobKeeper — though the specific details of these eligibility changes aren't fully shown in this excerpt.

🔒 Voting closed — this bill has been decided by parliament