Charities fear government support scale down could lead to poverty

The JobSeeker payment paid to unemployed Australians will be reduced from September. Charities and social services have urged the government to keep the current rate, warning stripping it back will send people into poverty.

Amy Ivey says she's 'terrified' of JobSeeker dropping too much. Source: Supplied

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