Amanda Rishworth says jobseekers will no longer be forced to submit ‘endless’ pointless job applications
Summary
Australia’s Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth announced plans to change the country’s job services system to better help welfare recipients find work. The new system will tailor support based on a person’s skills and job readiness, moving away from forcing people to apply for many unsuitable jobs.Key Facts
- The employment system will be divided into three streams depending on a jobseeker’s skills and readiness for work.
- The lowest stream offers digital support for those ready to work but needing help to find the right job.
- The middle stream provides help to build skills and confidence for job seekers.
- The highest stream offers intensive, flexible support for people with complex needs.
- Currently, about 140,000 people have remained in the workforce program for over five years.
- Welfare rules requiring many job applications will change to focus on meaningful activities tailored to each person.
- Some critics say the proposed reforms do not go far enough and want to end privatized job services.
- The government plans to develop details of the new system in consultation with employers, jobseekers, and providers over the next year.
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