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The dole will be lifted to $615.70 a fortnight when the coronavirus supplement ends in March while job seekers’ obligations will increase and employers will be able to report anyone refusing a job offer.The dole will be lifted to $615.70 a fortnight when the coronavirus supplement ends in March while job seekers’ obligations will increase and employers will be able to report anyone refusing a job offer.

People on unemployment benefits will receive an extra $25 per week under changes to JobSeeker from April, but will receive less money overall due to the end of the coronavirus supplement.People on unemployment benefits will receive an extra $25 per week under changes to JobSeeker from April, but will receive less money overall due to the end of the coronavirus supplement.

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The government has announced a small increase to the payment while getting tougher on job seekers.The government has announced a small increase to the payment while getting tougher on job seekers.

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase | The Canberra Times | Canberra, ACT

They will have to attend face-to-face appointments with officials, make 20 job searches a month and take a short training course or do work experience after six months on welfare.They will have to attend face-to-face appointments with officials, make 20 job searches a month and take a short training course or do work experience after six months on welfare.

Scott Morrison confirms JobSeeker will be boosted by $50 a fortnight | Daily Mail Online

The new JobSeeker rate will therefore start from April 1 at $620.80 a fortnight, equating to $310.40 a week...

JobSeeker rate increases by $50 a fortnight: Welfare changes explained

The increase equates to an extra $3.57 a day and will commence April 1.The increase equates to an extra $3.57 a day and will commence April 1.

‘A bloody insult’: JobSeeker to rise permanently by $50 a fortnight - Starts at 60

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The Federal Government has reportedly agreed to lift the base JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnight from April 1, a boost which advocates for the unemployed say would still leave thousands of Australians vulnerable to severe financial distress. The Federal Government has reportedly agreed to lift the base JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnight from April 1, a boost which advocates for the unemployed say would still leave thousands of Australians vulnerable to severe financial distress.

'Cruel joke': JobSeeker will reportedly increase by $50 a fortnight when coronavirus support ends, leaving recipients with less than $4 more per day | Business Insider

Changes introduced over JobSeeker payments after the coronavirus supplement is cut.Changes introduced over JobSeeker payments after the coronavirus supplement is cut.

JobSeeker payments lifted to just $50 from April 1 | The Murray Valley Standard | Murray Bridge, SA

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Australian Council of Social Services CEO Cassandra Goldie is pleading with the government to increase the JobSeeker payment to a minimum of $65 per day – arguing the rate impacts the lives of millions of people. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today seek party room support for a permanent increase to the JobSeeker payment after the supplement ends in March. The payment currently sits at $51 per day, however, is set to be revised down to the previous payment of $40 per day, or $560 per fortnight, from March unless the party room backs an increase. “There’s no question that people with a disability, a single parent, students, people who have just become unemployed and people who have been locked out of paid work struggling for a long time are all hanging on the edge of their seat about what the future will be for them,” Ms Goldie told Sky News. “I can’t overstate how significant the party room decision is this morning, we’ve been very clear with the government that this needs to be a permanent and adequate increase”. Ms Goldie said, however, if the rate is cut from $51 “what we will be seeing is a government that has not listened, that is not acting with human dignity and decency”. “If the speculation is that we’re looking at something like $40 per week increase it will just be a deep portrayal and fly in all the face pf evidence of what’s needed here,” she said. Australian Council of Social Services CEO Cassandra Goldie is pleading with the government to increase the JobSeeker payment to a minimum of $65 per day – arguing the rate impacts the lives of millions of people. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today seek party room support for a permanent increase to the JobSeeker payment after the supplement ends in March. The payment currently sits at $51 per day, however, is set to be revised down to the previous payment of $40 per day, or $560 per fortnight, from March unless the party room backs an increase. “There’s no question that people with a disability, a single parent, students, people who have just become unemployed and people who have been locked out of paid work struggling for a long time are all hanging on the edge of their seat about what the future will be for them,” Ms Goldie told Sky News. “I can’t overstate how significant the party room decision is this morning, we’ve been very clear with the government that this needs to be a permanent and adequate increase”. Ms Goldie said, however, if the rate is cut from $51 “what we will be seeing is a government that has not listened, that is not acting with human dignity and decency”. “If the speculation is that we’re looking at something like $40 per week increase it will just be a deep portrayal and fly in all the face pf evidence of what’s needed here,” she said.

The federal government has announced a modest increase of $50 a fortnight to the JobSeeker unemployment benefit, as compared to pre-pandemic levels.The federal government has announced a modest increase of $50 a fortnight to the JobSeeker unemployment benefit, as compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Coalition confirms $50 boost to JobSeeker – but there's a catch

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

Opposition parties concerned over JobSeeker changes | SBS News

The Federal Government has increased JobSeeker by $50 a fortnight. But job-hunter advocates say it’s not enough. “Every little dollar makes a difference when you’re on a really lo…

Why the increase to JobSeeker is ‘just not enough’ – 3AW

A Sydney area with the highest number of JobSeeker recipients in NSW who are single and have no impediment to work, are being urged to move for a job.A Sydney area with the highest number of JobSeeker recipients in NSW who are single and have no impediment to work, are being urged to move for a job.

Move for a job, unemployed singles told | Northern Star

Unemployed workers will be given an extra $50 a fortnight once coronavirus supplements are scrapped, but bosses will be able to dob in anyone who turns down a...Unemployed workers will be given an extra $50 a fortnight once coronavirus supplements are scrapped, but bosses will be able to dob in anyone who turns down a...

Tough measures tied to JobSeeker increase | The Advocate - Hepburn | Hepburn, VIC

Today's welcome increase in JobSeeker support is important but it needs to go hand-in-hand with urgent reform to better support unemployed people to find...Today's welcome increase in JobSeeker support is important but it needs to go hand-in-hand with urgent reform to better support unemployed people to find...

Increase welcome but system reform necessary | Mirage News

Scott Morrison has confirmed there will be a ‘modest’ increase to the JobSeeker payment as of next month. Here’s what it means.Scott Morrison has confirmed there will be a ‘modest’ increase to the JobSeeker payment as of next month. Here’s what it means.

PM’s JobSeeker changes revealed | CQ News

The government’s JobSeeker increase by $50 a fortnight has been panned, described as a “heartless betrayal” to millions of Australians.The government’s JobSeeker increase by $50 a fortnight has been panned, described as a “heartless betrayal” to millions of Australians.

‘Betrayal’: $50 JobSeeker boost slammed | Daily Mercury

There will also be changes to the requirements job seekers will have to undergo if they want to remain on the payment. There will also be changes to the requirements job seekers will have to undergo if they want to remain on the payment.

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Tough measures tied to JobSeeker increase | Western Advocate | Bathurst, NSW

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The Morrison government is expected to announce a permanent boost to the JobSeeker rate today, and a former Liberal staffer has accused Simon Birmingham of mishandling her sexual assault allegations against a colleague.The Morrison government is expected to announce a permanent boost to the JobSeeker rate today, and a former Liberal staffer has accused Simon Birmingham of mishandling her sexual assault allegations against a colleague.

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The federal government has announced a permanent lift on the base rate of the JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnightThe federal government has announced a permanent lift on the base rate of the JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnight

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This is the largest increase since the 1980s.This is the largest increase since the 1980s.

JobSeeker to increase $25 for 1.95 million Australians

The Government has announced the permanent raise of the JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnight when the coronavirus supplement ends next month.The Government has announced the permanent raise of the JobSeeker payment by $50 a fortnight when the coronavirus supplement ends next month.

JobSeeker payments to be permanently raised by $50 a fortnight

The Federal Government has today announced a permanent increase to the JobSeeker rate by $50 a fortnight.The Federal Government has today announced a permanent increase to the JobSeeker rate by $50 a fortnight.

JobSeeker permanently increased: What you need to know

The unemployed and their advocates in Australia are outraged at the federal government's modest boost to the JobSeeker unemployment payment, describing it as...The unemployed and their advocates in Australia are outraged at the federal government's modest boost to the JobSeeker unemployment payment, describing it as...

Advocates slam 'heartless' JobSeeker boost | The Advertiser - Cessnock | Cessnock, NSW

Leading health and community organisations have slammed the Federal Government’s “heartless betrayal” of people relying on JobSeeker after it announced a

Miserly JobSeeker rise will push more into poverty and ill-health | Croakey

The base level of JobSeeker and related payments will increase by $50 a fortnight from April 1 under changes that will also toughen the obligations on people seeking work.The base level of JobSeeker and related payments will increase by $50 a fortnight from April 1 under changes that will also toughen the obligations on people seeking work.

$50 a fortnight rise in JobSeeker comes with tougher job search requirements

Federal Finance Minister Simon Birmingham has defended the permanent increase to the JobSeeker benefit, saying it is a balanced package. Australians on JobSeeker will be required to actively apply…

JobSeeker recipients can expect more ‘scrutiny’ to balance extra cash – 4BC

‘Betrayal’: $50 JobSeeker boost slammed | Fraser Coast Chronicle

Coalition shafts unemployed with measly $3.60 JobSeeker rise - MacroBusiness

Advocates slam 'heartless' JobSeeker boost | The Star | Newcastle, NSW

More than 1.5 million people on unemployment benefits will get an increase of $50 a fortnight. This is the first increase to the unemployment benefit in about 25-years. Job Seeker has gradually bee…

Permanent increase to Jobseeker announced – 6PR

The Morrison government is changing gears on its fiscal strategy. The JobSeeker payment is just the beginning.The Morrison government is changing gears on its fiscal strategy. The JobSeeker payment is just the beginning.

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Scott Morrison - Scott Morrison confirms a permanent increase to JobSeeker - but only by $3.57 a day | Fintech Zoom - World Finance

The JobSeeker rate will permanently increase by $50 a fortnight from April - an extra $3.57 a day.

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The government is crowing about the economic recovery. But when the pandemic supplement is cut at the end of March, people will be trying to survive on $43 a day. Graham Mathews reports.The government is crowing about the economic recovery. But when the pandemic supplement is cut at the end of March, people will be trying to survive on $43 a day. Graham Mathews reports.

Poverty, profits and the pandemic | Green Left

The modest increase to the unemployment benefit is well below the $350 proposed by welfare advocatesThe modest increase to the unemployment benefit is well below the $350 proposed by welfare advocates

Jobseeker to be raised by $50 a fortnight when coronavirus supplement scrapped | Unemployment | The Guardian

Australia’s national advocate welfare body has slammed the federal government’s JobSeeker increase by $50 a fortnight, describing it as a “heartless betrayal” to millions of Australians.Australia’s national advocate welfare body has slammed the federal government’s JobSeeker increase by $50 a fortnight, describing it as a “heartless betrayal” to millions of Australians.

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