‘Stronger Incentives’: Opposition Pushes for More Inducements Instead of Upping Welfare

‘Stronger Incentives’: Opposition Pushes for More Inducements Instead of Upping Welfare
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The federal Opposition is calling for more incentives to work rather than just increasing welfare benefits.

On July 31, the Liberal-National Coalition unveiled its proposal in contrast to the Labor government’s pledge to raise the JobSeeker rate by $40 per fortnight, which will rise to $52 after indexation to accommodate the rising cost of living.

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