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Unemployment welfare cuts

The federal government says people on unemployment benefits could lose their benefits if they fail to attend job interviews or look for work.

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Source: AAP

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By Fares Hassan

Source: SBS



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Parliament last week passed new laws allowing the government to cut welfare payments for up to a month if people don't meet the new requirements.

Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan says people on unemployment benefits need to make sure they meet the new standards.


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