Jobless Australians face tough choices as support is slashed

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The JobSeeker welfare payment has been reduced, as the federal government turns its focus to repairing the economy. Critics say the changes will affect millions of Australia's most vulnerable people.

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Jobless Australians face tough choices as support is slashed

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