Tag: Job Seeker

ALP Government,

Albanese Government leaving JobSeeker destitute behind

Despite promises to leave no Australian behind, the Labor Government has turned its back on JobSeeker recipients stricken by poverty, writes Dr Jennifer Wilson.

Source: Albanese Government leaving JobSeeker destitute behind

LNP Government, LNP Policy

Sixty-three-year-old jobseeker forced to make 250km round trip to keep welfare benefits | Australia news | The Guardian

Map of Michelle’s journey from Yorketown to Kadina, South Australia

Morrison’s Social Welfare system in place.

While there is a pause on welfare penalties until 1 August, jobseekers who do not attend their appointments have their benefits temporarily suspended for failing to meet their mutual obligations.

Source: Sixty-three-year-old jobseeker forced to make 250km round trip to keep welfare benefits | Australia news | The Guardian

LNP, LNP Economic Management

Economists back JobSeeker extension, wage subsidy review
Economists are divided about what should happen to the federal government's wage subsidy payments.

Top economists want the dole permanently increased in 2021 and a closer review of the federal government’s wage subsidy scheme JobKeeper to determine the future of the $100 billion lifeline.

Economists back JobSeeker extension, wage subsidy review
LNP Government, Uncategorized

Most Australians say JobSeeker coronavirus supplement should not drop as economy recovers, survey suggests – ABC News

Large numbers of Australians now need help from Centrelink.

via Most Australians say JobSeeker coronavirus supplement should not drop as economy recovers, survey suggests – ABC News