Older Australians in ‘immediate danger’ as fuel crisis affects travel for aged care workers
المصدر: The Guardian | Source: The GuardianUnions and farmers call for government intervention as agriculture, construction and waste industries also at risk from higher prices
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Care workers, tradespeople and transport drivers are being hit hard by ballooning fuel costs, with some industry groups urging the government to roll out assistance packages or even a jobkeeper-style wage assistance program to help businesses avoid laying off staff.
Reports of small mining businesses scaling back operations and some construction companies deciding against hiring more apprentices have prompted suggestions the government should step in to help, with the Master Builders Association already forecasting a downturn in the number of homes that will be built this year.
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