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Older women, people with disabilities longer on welfare: government report

Queues outside the Centrelink office in Marrickville, Sydney

Queues outside the Centrelink office in Marrickville, Sydney Source: AAP

The Parliamentary Budget Office report also shows COVID-19's effect on the job market is further eroding the job prospects of vulnerable people.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

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The Parliamentary Budget Office report also shows COVID-19's effect on the job market is further eroding the job prospects of vulnerable people.


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