'A slap in the face': JobSeekers concerned about payment decrease

Julia Kanapathippillai
Dan Jervis-Bardy
Updated February 24 2021 - 10:18am, first published 5:00am
JobSeeker recipient Suzanne Donko. Picture: Keegan Carroll
JobSeeker recipient Suzanne Donko. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Welfare recipients and advocacy groups are concerned Australians will be plunged into poverty despite a $50 per fortnight increase to JobSeeker.

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Julia Kanapathippillai

I like writing fascinating stories about Canberra. If you have a tip or a story email julia.k@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Federal Politics Reporter

Dan covers federal politics from Parliament House, with a special focus on climate policy and the NDIS. He has previously reported on ACT politics and urban affairs since joining the Canberra Times in 2018.

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