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JobSeeker payment could take months to come through for sacked Australian workers – 7NEWS.com.au
There are fears up to 400,000 Australians could soon be made to wait weeks or months before accessing income support.
Thousands of Australians who lose their jobs before Christmas could be forced to wait months for income support.
People will soon be expected to draw down on their savings before accessing JobSeeker payments.
The Morrison government is reintroducing liquid asset waiting periods, which have been suspended for the past six months throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
Funds readily available to jobless people and their partners will be scrutinised again from this Friday, including money still owe…
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