THOUSANDS of organisations across the region are reliant on JobKeeper as calls to extend the wage subsidy scheme continue.
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The Treasury has released figures on just how many applications have been processed by postcode, with thousands received from across the region.
The Cootamundra postcode rated one of the highest in the region for mid sized towns with 185 applications received.
The Parkes postcode led the way with 375 applications, followed by Young with 361, Forbes with 351 and Cowra with 321.
The Cootamundra postcode rated the next highest in the region at 185 applications, followed by Grenfell (161) and Harden (113) .
Data is for businesses and not-for-profits that have had JobKeeper payments for the April fortnights. This is the most recent data available.
The hundreds of local employees reliant on the payment will face being without the payment when the government's JobKeeper scheme expires on September 27.
On Friday, the prime minister said he would not be extending the JobKeeper scheme, but hinted at a "further stage of income support" down the track.
The JobKeeper scheme currently costs Australian taxpayers $5.1 billion every fortnight, and the government's review of the program will be released on July 23.
Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
