Jobactive failing the unemployed; Tasmanian job consultant pushes move back to government-owned model

Adam Holmes
Updated February 22 2019 - 2:08pm, first published February 19 2019 - 6:15pm
New punitive measures against the unemployed were brought in with Jobactive in July last year.
New punitive measures against the unemployed were brought in with Jobactive in July last year.

A St Helens job recruitment consultant says employment services need to be run by the government rather than for profit after a Senate Inquiry found Jobactive was detrimental to job seekers, particularly in regional areas.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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