A senate inquiry has recommended a permanent increase to welfare payments

A car convoy of trade unionists and community activists drive through the Sydney CBD

A car convoy of trade unionists and community activists drive through the Sydney CBD Source: AAP

The government has temporarily doubled the JobSeeker allowance – but insists the change is only temporary.


The government has temporarily doubled the JobSeeker allowance – but insists the change is only temporary.

But a senate committee warns things shouldn’t return to the status quo when the pandemic is over.

And you can keep up to date with the latest on Coronavirus at sbs.com.au/coronavirus.

 


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