Australia's Stimulus Package FAQ

Q. What is an Economic Stimulus Payment?
A. It is money that the Federal Government will send to taxpayers.

Q. Where will the government get this money?
A. From taxpayers.

Q. So the government is giving me back my own money?
A. Only a smidge.

Q. What is the purpose of this payment?
A. The plan is that you will use the money to purchase a high-definition TV set, thus stimulating the economy.

Q. But isn’t that stimulating the economy of Japan?
A. Shut up.

Q. How will the Government now deal with other challenges, such as paying for increased unemployment benefits?
A: Don't ask us, we don't have any money.