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Small businesses are set to receive another lifeline amid the coronavirus crisis as the Morrison government moves to expand its loan guarantee scheme.

The March program prepared for up to $40 billion in loans to be given out however only $1.5 billion in loans were so far guaranteed, allowing the government to expand the current cap of $250,000 per business to $1 million.

The time frame over which loans could be paid was also set to be extended from three years to five years. The move comes as the Treasurer was expected to provide a budget update on Thursday where he would reveal the future of the JobKeeper scheme. Image: Getty

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Company loan scheme expanded in JobKeeper overhaulThe government is under pressure from unions, social service groups, Labor and the Greens to keep JobKeeper payments of $1500 a fortnight flowing to as many people as possible when the scheme is adjusted within days. PS; Carers and Disability Support Pensioners which used to be the highest paid benefits, acknowledging their inability to earn more money. They are now the big loosers with no changes and the lowest paid amidst a increasingly more costly society. The only group that missed out Keep Job Seeker at current rates to stimulate economy and keep 500,000 out of poverty. Just what to doctor ordered....more debt for future Australian's and their businesses. You would be mad to take on further debt, knowing your business might not be running at full capacity for 6-12 months.
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