Employment services to get largest overhaul in 30 years
The Australian government is proposing a significant overhaul of its unemployment services, the largest in 30 years. This new system aims to categorize job seekers into three tiers of support and reform the incentive structure for job agencies. Critics argue that previous systems have focused too heavily on quick placements rather than suitable job matches.
- ▪The proposed changes will affect over 1 million Australians currently seeking employment support.
- ▪The overhaul includes three tiers of support tailored to different job seekers' needs.
- ▪A 2023 inquiry highlighted flaws in the current system, emphasizing the need for more suitable job placements.
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- ▪ Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Government rolls out largest overhaul to unemployment system in decadesBy political reporter Holly TregenzaTopic:Federal GovernmentWed 27 May 2026 at 8:48amWed 27 May 2026 at 8:48amWed 27 May 2026 at 8:48amThe government's proposed new system will include three tiers of support for different types of job seekers. (ABC News: Peter Garnish)In short:The government is proposing a major shake-up of the employment services accessed by more than 1 million Australians out of work.The overhaul would split people seeking employment into three tiers, change the incentive scheme for job agencies, and change the mutual obligation settings.What's next?The proposals do not address a key finding of a 2023 inquiry into the scheme, which recommended the government reclaim some of the service provision from…
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