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National

MPs warned jobless voters in marginal seats could decide election

Welfare advocates have warned federal politicians that the votes of thousands of unemployed people living in marginal seats – including Adelaide’s Liberal-held Boothby – and whose incomes will be cut at the end of March could determine the next election.

Opinion

New JobSeeker rules punish both unemployed and employers

The Morrison Government’s stricter rules demanding five job searches a week not only affect the unemployed, but employers who will have to deal with millions more applications a month, argues Rachel Siewert.

News

Tourism industry loans, grants expected when JobKeeper runs out

Loans and aviation grants are expected to replace JobKeeper payments when the wage subsidy scheme ends on March 31, with the tourism industry fearing tens of thousands of jobs will be lost.

Opinion

JobSeeker decision hits both unemployed and economy

The Morrison Government’s lifting of JobSeeker payments by $3.57 a day while axing the coronavirus supplement ensures recipients will continue to live in poverty. But it’s also a substantial blow to the state economy, writes Greg Ogle.

News

JobSeeker payments permanently lifted by $25 a week

The JobSeeker unemployment payment will be permanently raised by $50 a fortnight by April after the coronavirus supplement is axed – but will be paired with stricter mutual obligation requirements.