Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

The first point I would make is that it is our government that has put in place the support that the economy, business and working Australians need—our government. The member for Mackellar is right when he says we want people to get back into jobs and working for profitable businesses as soon as possible. Of course that's what we want. Of course we want to ensure that businesses can be back in business in a profitable fashion employing Australians, investing in their future success, hiring more Australians and paying them better wages over time. Of course that's what we want to see as soon as possible.

In relation to the JobKeeper program, the government's position is clear. We are six weeks into a six-month program. There will be a review midway. That is what we announced at the outset and that is what we all stick to.