Pandemic leave payments extended indefinitely

The government will continue to pay pandemic leave payments indefinitely. Payments of $540 were due to expire this month. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, however, announced yesterday that state and territory leaders have agreed to continue payments as long as isolation is required.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, center, and New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet (left). Source: AP / Rick Rycroft/AP

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