Media Release: Government toughens job seeker compliance 23.03.11

Date published : 23  March  2011 

THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT PARTICIPATION AND CHILD CARE

MEDIA RELEASE

23 March 2011

Minister for Employment Participation and Child Care Kate Ellis has today introduced the Social Security Legislation Amendment (Job Seeker Compliance) Bill 2011 in the House of Representatives. This Bill delivers on the Australian Government's election commitment to introduce tougher measures that will mean more unemployed people are actively involved in seeking work. It introduces suspension of income support payments for job seekers following a failure to attend an appointment or participation activity with the employment services provider. 

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