The Albanese government has agreed to annually review the adequacy of benefits for the unemployed and other welfare recipients, underThe deal will place regular pressure on the Labor government to increase the $668.40 JobSeeker fortnightly payment for singles, which community groups and business have argued is too low.
“That is consistent with what I said before the election, that each and every budget that Labor hands down will always give consideration to what we can do for those people who are doing it tough and those people who are marginalised,” Mr Albanese said.“And we do have to make sure that any action of the government bears in mind, inflation and the economic circumstances which are there.
Labor took plans for an independent review to the 2019 federal election, after campaigning for an increase to the payment.
Bring back work for the dole. Increase amounts for aged and disability. Long term bludgers.. yes you know who you are and so do they.. with such a labour shortage why can't you find work?