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ANU economist Ben Phillips, a member of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, explains why it regards increasing JobSeeker as the most pressing priority for the Albanese government.
ANU economist Ben Phillips, a member of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee, explains why it regards increasing JobSeeker as the most pressing priority for the Albanese government.
The institutions of civil society are important because they areneither created nor controlled by the state. While public funding requires accountability and some services require training, skills,and a professional approach, this is entirely within the capabilityof the voluntary sector. Government should not be allowed to seducecommunity groups into becoming its mouthpiece or an extension ofitself.
Australians on Jobseeker could be line to get a financial boost as the federal treasurer hints at an increase and the Greens demand the amount per day be doubled.
Thirdly, it should be located close to services and employment, so the occupants, often poor, have walking and cycling access and do not have to rely on cars or public transport. This means they are closer to the community of the ‘local village centres’, not cast out to the far-flung suburbs because the land is cheaper, but where it’s more expensive to live.