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Freight flight subsidy to continue with $240m injection

About $3 billion of agricultural and seafood exports have been secured, with the Morrison government to continue subsidising air freight flights until the end of the year.

With airlines still grounded and Australia's international borders likely to stay closed until next year, the government will pump an extra $240 million into its International Freight Assistance Mechanism, taking total funding to $350 million since the pandemic hit.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
Michael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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