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Post by jr on Apr 25, 2020 15:12:34 GMT 7
Calls from within Coalition to keep higher jobseeker rate after coronavirus crisisNationals MP and former PM Tony Abbott join push for doubling of the dole to be retained until job market bounces back. Scott Morrison faces calls from within government ranks to extend the increase to unemployment benefits until at least next year amid fears the outlook for jobseekers will remain bleak on the other side of the coronavirus crisis.While the prime minister has insisted a raft of crisis-related economic support measures will “snap back” to their old arrangements to avoid an ongoing budget drain, social welfare advocates argue the jobseeker allowance can never revert to just $40 a day. The Nationals MP for Cowper in NSW, Pat Conaghan, said the effective doubling of the allowance formerly known as Newstart should continue well beyond the six-month deadline. “My priority is to ensure all people during this challenging time who are losing hours of work or losing jobs have support and I would like to see the coronavirus supplement extended for a further six months to do this,” he said. Continued in link:amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/apr/25/calls-from-within-coalition-to-keep-higher-jobseeker-rate-after-coronavirus-crisis
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Post by bear on Apr 25, 2020 15:42:39 GMT 7
Well knock me down with a feather; wonders will never be the same again.....I just made that up. Nice find jr.
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