Brisbane Times ·general ·2 hours ago

Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years

Australia's federal government on Wednesday will unveil the first overhaul of its jobseeker assistance system in 30 years, splitting services into three streams based on unemployment duration and barriers to employment. Workplace Minister Amanda Rishworth said the change addresses a one-size-fits-all approach that has failed long-term unemployed people, with 20 percent of caseloads jobless for five-plus years.

Summary by Glance · Brisbane Times

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