Senate committee hears concerns over planned reduction to JobSeeker supplement

Centrelink signage at the Prahran office in Melbourne

Centrelink signage is seen at its Prahran office in Melbourne Source: AAP

A parliamentary inquiry examining the proposed JobSeeker support extension has been told increasing the rate will not act as a disincentive to people getting back into work.



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