An Australian man proudly shared the video of his car filled with beer as he revealed to have spent the entire relief payment of $750 on cases of Victoria Bitter.

The man was one of those six million Aussies who had been given a one-off payment of $750 by the government to help fight the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

On receiving the amount, the boozer rushed to a liquor store and stocked his car with beer.

Bragging about his deed, the man said in a video message: “I’ve just spent my stimulus money, I’ve got eight slabs in there and that should last me about eight days.”

Some netizens approved the act, saying the money should be spent rather than saved.

“That’s exactly what it was intended for, spend it on taxable items, keep our economy afloat,” wrote someone.

Another said: “I work 28 days a month and pay mammoth amounts of tax and this makes me happy….. good on him.”

Someone else added: “How do you know this bloke hasn’t been working for the past 35 years? Good on ya mate, have a beer for me.”

However, many viewed his act as disgusting, arguing that taxpayer’s money could be spent for better purposes like helping small business owners.

“What a dog,” said a frustrated netizen. “The alcohol is most highly taxed anyway so some of the money going right back to the government.”

Another said: “Lucky guy, I need mine to pay my rent and buy food, had to isolate by doctors orders due to lung condition.”

The Australian government announced a $17.6 billion stimulus on March 12 to help thousands of Aussies who were left with no means to earn money during the lockdown.

The stimulus payments were decided to be given to pensioners, job seekers, veterans and recipients of income support and Youth Allowance.

The government has started depositing a one-off stimulus in bank accounts of people since last Tuesday. A second payment of $750 is also pledged for welfare beneficiaries and pensioners.

Businesses with a turnover less than or approaching $50 million are also held eligible for stimulus payments, according to the plan.

To refrain companies from kicking off their employees, tax-free payments ranging from $20,000 up to $100,000 are also being granted.

The Australian government believes that the move will help 7.8 million people working in 700,000 businesses to retain their jobs.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said: “Our targeted stimulus package will focus on keeping Australians in jobs and keeping businesses in business so we can bounce back strongly.

“The economy needs temporary help right now to bounce back better so the livelihoods of all Australians are protected.”

 

 

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