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by Jeremy Pierce
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Tourism leaders have been left dumbstruck after the industry was largely overlooked in last night's Budget.
A $1.2 billion aviation package unveiled months ago and an extension of support for struggling zoos and aquariums were the only major announcements for a tourism industry which had until the 11th hour been begging for a reincarnation of the JobKeeper program.
Some workers in the aviation sector will receive income support as part of a package announced in March and tourism leaders wanted a similar scheme to be introduced industry-wide.
The Budget papers predicted a mass exodus of Aussies heading overseas as soon as they are able would far outweigh the benefits of foreign visitors returning to our shores.