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Um that is about right for the full pension unless you have other income or exceed the asset limit. How are the young spoilt given the cost of accommodation, gig Economy and lower job seeker rate? Plus the latest figures show unemployment is increasing

And you know they were unemployed how? Do you have never been out on a thursday evening?

Where did a kid ask for government money to attend a concert? It was a suggestion from concert promoters.

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...

Rubbish. People want to work. Can you survive in job seeker with all it's onerous requirements

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.

Showing your prejudice as the suggestion came from the music industry. Now who do you want to flog?

As do many people making comments here

It is s suggestion from the music industry, not the unemployed. Facts matter

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.

Love to know specifically where these jobs are? Latest figure show a rise in unemployment.

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

People of all ages have bills.

Have you compared the amount of rent assistance to the cost of renting? Suggest a reality check

Sounds more like some older people feel self entitled

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.

Yes, and they won't consider someone like me. Ehich street did you have In mind?

Excellent, could not have said it better. The entitled and well off blame everyone but themselves

Other government benefits are LESS than the aged pension. Age has nothing to do with how much money you need for food, etc.