Opposition parties concerned over JobSeeker changes

The federal government is permanently increasing JobSeeker payments for those searching for work to $50 fortnightly.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the priority is to help people looking for work to finish up on JobSeeker payments and gain employment. Source: AAP

Highlights

• It's estimated about 1.2 million people are on JobSeeker payments in Australia
• A base rate rise of $50 per fortnight will come into effect
• The changes comes with stricter mutual obligation requirements

The current supplement offering recipients $150 a fortnight is set to end on March the 31st.

 

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