What the JobSeeker changes mean for people receiving unemployment benefits

Unemployment benefits are about to undergo a major overhaul.

The end of the coronavirus supplement is close, leaving jobseekers without a top-up payment.

The government has announced a plan for a modest increase to the base payment, but it falls short of what many have been calling for.

And more will be asked from recipients in exchange for the increase, including face-to-face appointments, more job searches and an intensive training scheme for the long-term unemployed.

Here’s what we know so far.

How are payments changing?

The government has announced a $25 per week increase in welfare from April 1.

This means 1.95 million Australians who are currently on working-age payments will receive a boost, including those on JobSeeker, Parenting…