Liberal MP Warren Entsch says many businesses will need government aid after JobKeeper

Federal Government backbencher Warren Entsch says many businesses will need financial assistance beyond March when JobKeeper ends, and he is confident more support measures will be announced. Key points: Warren Entsch says many businesses will need ongoing government support "well in excess of March" Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out again extending JobKeeper Mr Entsch said he was confident the Federal Government would announce more targeted assistance measures in due course Treasurer Josh Frydenberg recently rejected calls to again extend the wage subsidy scheme, which has so far cost more than $77 billion and supported 3.6 million Australians, arguing it was always designed to be temporary. Mr Entsch, the Member for Leichhardt in far north Queensland, said while it made sense not to make JobKeeper indefinite, many local businesses would need help "well in excess of March". Warren Entsch says he's "absolutely confident" the Government would announce more targeted assistance closer to March.