Australian Council Of Social Service

', was prepared before the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent announcement of a six-month payment that effectively doubles the rate of the JobSeeker Allowance (Newstart) and Youth Allowance. Nonetheless, the report provides important insights that could be applied by government to effectively reduce long-term unemployment in the lead up to our recovery from the current health and economic crisis. It profiles the people who receive Newstart Allowance and the jobs that were available to them, demonstrating that even before the present downturn, those receiving income support had a hard time finding employment.
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