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Australia politics live: Rishworth says jobseeker changes to address ‘varying quality’ of for-profit job providers

Australia politics live: Rishworth says jobseeker changes to address ‘varying quality’ of for-profit job providers

Summary

Australia’s social services minister, Amanda Rishworth, explained why the government is keeping some for-profit companies in the jobseeker program despite criticism. Meanwhile, the eSafety commissioner reported ongoing investigations into social media platforms that are not fully enforcing rules banning under-16s, but said there is no way to directly fine them.

Key Facts

  • Amanda Rishworth is the Australian social services minister.
  • She defends keeping for-profit companies involved in the jobseeker program.
  • The jobseeker program helps people find work and includes private companies.
  • The eSafety commissioner oversees online safety and is investigating social media platforms.
  • Five social media platforms are under review for not enforcing the under-16s ban properly.
  • The eSafety commissioner cannot issue fines directly to these platforms.
  • These issues were discussed during recent Senate estimates hearings.
  • The news is part of Australia’s current political discussions and policies.
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