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UNOFFICIAL The Hon. Scott Morrison MP Prime Minister The Hon. Josh Frydenberg MP Treasurer JOINT MEDIA RELEASE Friday 7 August 2020 MORE SUPPORT FOR MORE BUSINESSES AND WORKERS Following the introduction of stage four restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and stage three restrictions across regional Victoria, the Morrison Government will help more businesses qualify for JobKeeper. Key adjustments include: A change to the employee reference date – from 3 August 2020 the relevant date of employment for an eligible employee will move from 1 March to 1 July 2020, expanding employee eligibility. A change to the turnover reference period – to be eligible for JobKeeper post 28 September 2020, organisations will only have to demonstrate that their actual turnovers have significantly declined in the previous quarter. ...