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  • Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

Reports JobSeeker will increase by $75 a week ‘factually incorrect’, Minister says

Reports JobSeeker will increase by $75 a week ‘factually incorrect’, Minister says

Reports the JobSeeker joblessness payment will increase by $75 a week after September are “factually incorrect”, Social Provider Minister Anne Ruston states.

Bottom line:

  • News Corp is reporting the JobSeeker payment will increase from $560 to $715 a fortnight
  • The Social Provider Minister states there is no submission prior to Cabinet for that increase
  • The Federal government is poised to reveal an increase to the payment throughout a mini-budget update next month

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