Raise JobSeeker by $17 a day, advisory committee tells government
In short: The government's Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has told it a substantial increase to JobSeeker and related payments should be a "first priority".The committee…
Coalition moves to reverse $40 JobSeeker lift, proposing lift to benefits cut-off instead
The federal opposition says it will attempt to reverse a promised $40 increase to JobSeeker, saying it would help more people and save the government…
Peter Dutton proposes letting JobSeeker recipients work more without affecting payments instead of $40 increase
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says instead of increasing the JobSeeker payment by $40, the government could lift the cap on how many hours JobSeeker recipients can work…
Treasurer refuses to confirm reported JobSeeker lift for people over 55, but says targeted support in the budget
The federal treasurer has refused to confirm whether JobSeeker payments for people over 55 will be lifted for the first time in a decade.Key points:JobSeeker…
Labor MP Kate Thwaites joins calls for expansion of single parenting payment to more mothers
A federal Labor MP has joined a growing chorus of experts and advocates calling on the government to extend the single parenting payment to more…