Opposition parties concerned over JobSeeker changes

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. 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. That story by Stephanie Corsetti for SBS News, produced by Praba Maheswaran for SBS Tamil.
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