Social Services Minister Anne_Ruston has spoken about changes to income support measures, including JobSeeker which will be extended for another three months, until December 31.
Social Services Minister Anne Ruston has spoken about changes to income support measures, including JobSeeker which will be extended for another three months, until December 31.
“The supplement will be paid on an ongoing basis at $250 per fortnight, but in addition, we’ll be introducing an income free area of $300, which says to people who can get some work, we’ll allow them to earn the first $300 before they lose any payment,” Ms Ruston said. She also reiterated the changes to JobKeeper, coming into effect from next Monday.
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