News & Views We may see a boost to JobSeeker payments for those over 55 JobSeeker will reportedly be increased for those over the age of 55, according to media reports that have circulated ahead of the federal budget.
News & Views Four Labor women sign open letter urging Albanese to raise the rate of JobSeeker A group of Labor MPs have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging the government to raise the rate of JobSeeker.
News & Views Now is the time for Labor to deliver for all trapped in poverty Toni Wren from Anti-Poverty Week writes on the opportunity the Albanese Government has to end poverty, described as ‘permanent lockdown’.
News & Views Spare a thought for Sole Parent Mums this Mother’s Day Consider the hidden plight of sole parent mums who are unacknowledged and alone, who live in fear of how they can provide a roof over their child’s head.
News & Views JobSeeker rate increase much lower than what advocacy groups say is necessary The federal government is set to announce a permanent increase to the base rate of JobSeeker, but advovacy groups say it is not enough.
News & Views Top economists want JobSeeker boosted by $100+ per week and tied to wages Many of Australia’s top economists have indicated the JobSeeker rate should increase by at least $100 per week, writes Peter Martin.
News & Views ‘Cruel’: JobSeeker coronavirus supplement to reduce by $100 per fortnight in new year Morrison said the rate of the JobSeeker coronavirus supplement will be extended at a reduced rate of $150 per week, starting 1 January.