Amanda Rishworth on strengthening the safety net
Australian Politics
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The Coalition's Proposal to Double the Income-Free Area for Job Seeker
Labor rejected the coalition's proposal to double the income-free area for job seeker. It would have allowed job seekers to earn up to $300 a fortnight before the payment is reduced. 77% of people on job seeker don't actually use the income- free area that is already there, says Tony Abbott. But addressing barriers such as foundation skills or discrimination could help them get into work and secure well-paid work, he adds.
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