The unemployment figures are frightening but the government is selling its ability to help people through the crisis. Labor says too many are being left behind.
Scott Morrison is not mincing words. He calls the April jobs numbers "devastating".
“We knew there would be hard news as the pandemic wreaks an impact on Australia as it is on countries all around the world,” the Prime Minister declared.
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Jennifer Hewett is the National Affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
