Jobless to get up-front payments to help them go where the work is

Wednesday April 14, 2021

Job seekers will soon be given upfront cash payments so they can move for work, in a policy tweak that demonstrates the Morrison government’s workforce relocation policies have been a flop.

New up-front payments will help jobless to travel for employment opportunities. (Photo: ABC)

Eligible job seekers will get up to $2000 upfront from May if they move to a new location for ongoing work.

The government has been trying to lure job hunters to regional Australians but the program has not worked as it required people with little savings to fork out money in…

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