Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years

Australia's Workplace Minister Amanda Rishworth on Wednesday unveiled the first overhaul of the nation's jobseeker services in 30 years, splitting the one-size-fits-all system into three streams based on individual circumstances. The new approach separates newly unemployed workers with existing skills from long-term unemployed facing complex barriers. The reform addresses criticism that private providers prioritized easily-placed candidates over disadvantaged workers.

Summary by Glance · The Age