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I m casual staff working about 90hrs a fortnight but now I don’t have shift atall because of the work shutdown .i m not a permanent resident or citizen so I can get government benefits either .i have got a pregnant wife who doesn’t work so it’s only my income that is paying the rent ,bills and hospital cost .this crisis has effected me financially but the mostly mentally .as I gotta look after my pregnant wife and soon baby on the way .

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