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Australian Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison is on the wires now, via Reuters, announcing measures aid the workers tackle the coronavirus pandemic.

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“Will introduce a pandemic leave payment for workers who have run out of sick leave but need to be quarantined because they have been directed to stay at home due to the novel coronavirus.”

“The payment will be a A$1,500 for a two-week pandemic leave period.”