Federal Member for Macarthur, Dr Mike Freelander MP, has launched a community campaign calling on Scott Morrison not to cancel JobKeeper too early.

Dr Freelander said cancelling the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper wage subsidy too early could mean:

• Up to 4 908 businesses in the Macarthur region may be forced to close their doors;
• Approximately 18 651 workers may be forced into unemployment; and
• Up to $27 976 500 could be ripped out of the local economy each and every fortnight.

Dr Freelander said cancelling JobKeeper too early would be devastating for Macarthur.

“Just as people are starting to get back on their feet, cancelling JobKeeper too early would have a devastating impact on local businesses and households.

“Our community simply cannot afford the early cancellation of the $1500 fortnightly JobKeeper wage subsidy.

“When I walk around Macarthur and talk to small business owners and workers, people tell me that JobKeeper is helping their businesses survive and keeping people in work.

“I’ve been so proud of the way our community has been looking out for one another in recent times.

“I’m asking everyone to again come together and send a strong message to Scott Morrison and the Liberals not to cancel JobKeeper too early,” said Dr Mike Freelander MP.

To send Scott Morrison and the Liberals a message not to cancel JobKeeper too early, visit www.DontCancelJobKeeperEarly.com.au to sign the petition.