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Opposition parties concerned over JobSeeker changes

Scott Morrison speaks to the media during the JobSeeker press conference
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) Source: AAP

The federal government is permanently increasing JobSeeker payments for those searching for work to $50 fortnightly increase once the coronavirus supplement is wound up next month. But community groups say the government is letting down vulnerable people, some of whom are struggling day-to-day to meet essential living costs.


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By Stephanie Corsetti

Presented by Mayada Kordy Khalil

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The federal government is permanently increasing JobSeeker payments for those searching for work to $50 fortnightly increase once the coronavirus supplement is wound up next month. But community groups say the government is letting down vulnerable people, some of whom are struggling day-to-day to meet essential living costs.



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