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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

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The current JobSeeker supplement offering recipients $150 a fortnight is set to end on March the 31st.

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