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COMMENT: When mutual obligations for job seekers are, quite literally, a pain in the neck

Adam Holmes
May 1 2021 - 4:00am
Over a year ago, hundreds of thousands of Australians moved onto JobSeeker due to mass job losses. Many of those will be moving into Work for the Dole after 12 months, given the huge rise in low income earners still receiving a government payment.
Over a year ago, hundreds of thousands of Australians moved onto JobSeeker due to mass job losses. Many of those will be moving into Work for the Dole after 12 months, given the huge rise in low income earners still receiving a government payment.

Allan Wright's hands struggle to hold onto objects, he drops things a dozen times a day. He suffers stabbing pain at least every hour and he has emphysema.

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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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