Thousands of young people to lose access to benefits
Thousands of young people will lose access to unemployment benefits due to parental income testing being brought in today. The government has ended Jobseeker payments for 18-19-year-olds whose parents have a combined income of more than $67,225. In October last year, it was estimated that about 4300 young people would become ineligible for support as a result. Beneficiary advocate, Kay Brereton spoke to Lisa Owen.
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