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Showing posts with label Coalition Gov't's Jobseeker changes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coalition Gov't's Jobseeker changes. Show all posts

Monday, October 13, 2025

Ani O'Brien: The facts behind the Jobseeker changes for 18–19-year-olds


There’s been a lot of noise this week about the Government’s plan to tighten access to the Jobseeker benefit for 18 and 19-year-olds. Depending on which paper you read, it’s either “a cruel attack on youth” or “a long-overdue dose of common sense.” Let’s strip it down to what’s actually being proposed, who’s saying what, and where the real risks and benefits lie.