The federal government’s outsourced jobseeker program is a “special kind of hell” for welfare recipients with mental health issues, a Senate inquiry has heard.
Jobactive has imposed 5.2 million penalties on jobseekers since it began in July 2015, and the program is under review by the government before its contract expires in 2020.
During a Senate inquiry into the effectiveness of Jobactive – which requires welfare recipients to attend meetings with private job service providers – it was revealed employment consultants aren’t required to hold any formal qualifications but have the power to cut welfare payments.
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- Employment, Health
- Author:
- Luke Michael
- Source:
- Pro Bono News
- Date published:
- Fri 2nd Nov, 2018