Senate committee hears concerns over planned reduction to JobSeeker supplement

A parliamentary inquiry examining the proposed JobSeeker support extension has been told increasing the rate will not act as a disincentive to people getting back into work.

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Welfare groups also appeared at the inquiry, calling for a permanent increase to welfare support.

 

The Federal Government announced from January 1, it would reduce the fortnightly JobSeeker supplement payment to $150 per fortnight.  The current base rate is $565.70 a fortnight.

 

 

 

This means recipients will have their overall fortnightly payment cut to $715 per fortnight.

 

The Australian Council of Social Services, is lobbying for a permanent increase.

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