The JobKeeper scheme is not only unprecedented in its size and
application, but also unique in the speed in which it was rolled
out. Treasury and the ATO must be praised for the incredible amount
of work they undertook in such a short time to release this
material. There is no doubt that a great many jobs were saved as a
direct result.
Many employers have now had the opportunity to consider their
eligibility and have either applied for JobKeeper, or will apply
shortly. No doubt, as the JobKeeper scheme becomes more familiar,
unintended consequences and outcomes will become more apparent. It
is also inevitable that ATO scrutiny of applicants will increase as
economic conditions begin to improve.
