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The Greens have taken a swipe at Labor over its proposed JobSeeker increase, claiming the changes are abysmal and “doing even less” than what former prime minister Scott Morrison did for welfare.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed Australians on Jobseeker would see a payment increase of up to $2.85 a day, or $40 per fortnight, for all recipients and not just for over 55s as was speculated.
The measure was sold as one that would boost single parents’ incomes. Newly-available data shows that on balance it cut them. Domestic violence might have played a part.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will raise the page for the single parenting payment in the 2023 Budget.
Agencies call on governments to take action to provide more safe and affordable housing.