RBA governor says JobKeeper scheme may need to be extended

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The RBA governor says while it's too early to tell, an extension may need to be considered. 9News

scheme may need to be extended beyond its initial six-month period, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia has said.

"Well, it's clearly going to be a critical point when that scheme comes to an end and also when the deferral for six months of mortgage payments and other payments that the banks are offering ... so that's a critical point for the economy," Mr Lowe said.

 

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