You can be assured that most or all the people criticising here are not reliant upon a government pension. They have no idea and are among the privileged who have disposable incomes.
It would be nice if they would check their facts first.
I do not agree life is easier for young people as...
Did you bother reading who made the suggestion, the music / concert people, not those looming for work. as an oldie I take exception to your comments as a percentage of income everything is MORE expensive now, including housing and energy.
Ridiculous. Plenty of people want to work but are told they have no experience. Could you survive on a centrelink payment? It is BELOW the poverty line. It is so low no sane person would consider it a lifestyle choice.
People on government payments cannot afford to go out. The payment amounts have NEVER allowed a lavish lifestyle, unless you own multiple properties or a business.
J agree. Older more established people get less, younger people who are just starting out and have to get cars, clothes and other costs in trying to find work get a higher dole payment
Cost of living does not depend on age. By that rationale, older people are more established and should get less. Perhaps some think the younger people deserve less than what they had.
Where are these jobs? I started at the bottom, petrol stations, odd jobs, driving instructor and worked my way up. I don't consider that picky. It is the businesses being too picky. The comment indicates superiority