Live: Jobseeker services to get first overhaul in 30 years
The Australian government is set to announce significant changes to its Jobseeker services for the first time in 30 years. Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth will detail the overhaul, which aims to improve support for over one million jobseekers. The proposed changes may alter the qualification criteria for JobSeeker benefits.
- ▪The government is planning a major overhaul of Jobseeker services.
- ▪This is the first significant change to the unemployment system in three decades.
- ▪The changes could impact how individuals qualify for JobSeeker benefits.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
liveFederal politics live: Government to overhaul Jobseeker services for first time in 30 yearsBy political reporter Courtney GouldTopic:Government and PoliticsWed 27 May 2026 at 7:04amWed 27 May 2026 at 7:04amWed 27 May 2026 at 7:04amSkip to timelineabc.net.au/news/federal-politics-live-blog-jobseekers-estimates-isis-brides-cgt/106724430Link copiedShareShare articleEmployment Minister Amanda Rishworth will today announce major changes to Australia's unemployment system, which currently supports more than 1 million jobseekers. Follow all the updates in our live blog.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at ABC News (Australia).