We have some great news to share with you today, especially for those who might be struggling to stretch their budgets or are in need of some additional support.

The government's JobSeeker boost is now on its way after gaining the backing of the Coalition.

In this year's federal budget, the government proposed a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments.

This would provide some much-needed relief to the hip pockets of over a million Australians on welfare, including seniors.

The federal budget included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments. Credit: David Peterson/Pexels

Moreover, the extra $92.10 a fortnight currently received by people over 60 will now also be offered to people over the age of 55.

This is a welcome change that acknowledges the financial difficulties faced by many in this age group, helping to ease the burden of living expenses. According to reports, it’s also to recognise that people 55 and over are finding it harder to find work.

The Coalition has chosen to support the legislation, though they are planning to push for an amendment to increase the income threshold a welfare recipient can earn before their payments are reduced.

The Australian Financial Review reported that the opposition intends to propose an increase in this threshold from $150 to $300 a fortnight, arguing that this change would encourage more people to re-enter the workforce.

The increase would hopefully encourage people to go back to work. Credit: Karen Laårk Boshoff/Pexels

If the government rejects this proposal, the opposition has confirmed they will still back the unamended legislation, ensuring its passage through the Senate and guaranteeing the JobSeeker boost for those in need.

While this news brings hopeful relief for many Australians, the Head of Treasury recently warned a parliamentary committee that more challenging times lie ahead – high inflation and rising interest rates continue to put the squeeze on household incomes.

In addition to the financial pressures, the property sector is also experiencing a strain.

New building approvals have plummeted by a whopping 50 per cent in the last two years, and this lack of supply could worsen the rental and housing affordability crisis.

It was first announced earlier this month that recipients aged over 55 were expected to receive a modest increase in their JobSeeker rate.

According to the report, the decision is part of the government’s plan to bring relief to cost-of-living pressures, specifically targeting those who have been unemployed for a while and older Australians having trouble finding work.

You can read the rest of the story here.

This story also comes after a welfare recipient and a radio host ignited a heated discussion live on-air about whether or not the current system is too generous, too stingy, or just right. You can read the full story here.

Key Takeaways

• More than a million Australians on JobSeeker will receive a boost.
• The government included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments in this year's federal budget.
• The Coalition plans to try to change the legislation to increase the income threshold for welfare recipients before their payments are reduced.
• The Head of Treasury warns Australians of more tough times ahead, with high inflation and rising interest rates continuing to squeeze household incomes.

Our focus here at Seniors Discount Club is always to keep you informed of the latest developments that affect your daily lives. We're here to support and entertain you, and we hope this update brought some welcome news to your day!

What do you think about this boost, members? Share your thoughts in the comments!

 

[Tipsy]

We have some great news to share with you today, especially for those who might be struggling to stretch their budgets or are in need of some additional support.

The government's JobSeeker boost is now on its way after gaining the backing of the Coalition.

In this year's federal budget, the government proposed a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments.

This would provide some much-needed relief to the hip pockets of over a million Australians on welfare, including seniors.

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The federal budget included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments. Credit: David Peterson/Pexels

Moreover, the extra $92.10 a fortnight currently received by people over 60 will now also be offered to people over the age of 55.

This is a welcome change that acknowledges the financial difficulties faced by many in this age group, helping to ease the burden of living expenses. According to reports, it’s also to recognise that people 55 and over are finding it harder to find work.

The Coalition has chosen to support the legislation, though they are planning to push for an amendment to increase the income threshold a welfare recipient can earn before their payments are reduced.

The Australian Financial Review reported that the opposition intends to propose an increase in this threshold from $150 to $300 a fortnight, arguing that this change would encourage more people to re-enter the workforce.

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The increase would hopefully encourage people to go back to work. Credit: Karen Laårk Boshoff/Pexels

If the government rejects this proposal, the opposition has confirmed they will still back the unamended legislation, ensuring its passage through the Senate and guaranteeing the JobSeeker boost for those in need.

While this news brings hopeful relief for many Australians, the Head of Treasury recently warned a parliamentary committee that more challenging times lie ahead – high inflation and rising interest rates continue to put the squeeze on household incomes.

In addition to the financial pressures, the property sector is also experiencing a strain.

New building approvals have plummeted by a whopping 50 per cent in the last two years, and this lack of supply could worsen the rental and housing affordability crisis.

It was first announced earlier this month that recipients aged over 55 were expected to receive a modest increase in their JobSeeker rate.

According to the report, the decision is part of the government’s plan to bring relief to cost-of-living pressures, specifically targeting those who have been unemployed for a while and older Australians having trouble finding work.

You can read the rest of the story here.

This story also comes after a welfare recipient and a radio host ignited a heated discussion live on-air about whether or not the current system is too generous, too stingy, or just right. You can read the full story here.

Key Takeaways

• More than a million Australians on JobSeeker will receive a boost.
• The government included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments in this year's federal budget.
• The Coalition plans to try to change the legislation to increase the income threshold for welfare recipients before their payments are reduced.
• The Head of Treasury warns Australians of more tough times ahead, with high inflation and rising interest rates continuing to squeeze household incomes.

Our focus here at Seniors Discount Club is always to keep you informed of the latest developments that affect your daily lives. We're here to support and entertain you, and we hope this update brought some welcome news to your day!

What do you think about this boost, members? Share your thoughts in the comments!

it still leaves all recipients behind the poverty line... the increases are then garneshed by unscrupulous landlords and government housing departments, and it sure as hell does not cover the 20 to 40% increase coming up from the greedy power companies.

 

[mylittletibbies]

How

They aren't being given that! The proposal, and note that it is NOT a government proposal, so unlikely to happen, is to allow them to earn that extra amount from part-time work before their benefits are reduced. Just like pensioners were given an extra allowed amount of income last year.

How generous of them. Pensioners are lucky if they can get work, let alone earn extra.

 

[Lizzylou]

Labor have proven time after time that they are the best economic managers.
You have to be joking, of course. What about Kevin Rudd?
The truth is that none of them, Liberal nor Labor are good economic managers, they base all their decisions on what is the most likely scenario to keep them in power.
Oh, thanks so much Labor for the extra help to the struggling pensioners.
We keep hearing that people are screaming out for workers, but we give extra money to so called jobseekers ( must be all the out of work lion tamers, etc).
Not talking about those over 50 nobody wants to give you a go anyway (too old) but never mind the government will give you a pension when you reach 70, only 20 years to go, whoopie!!!

With out Kevin Rudd who stopped us from going into a recession like the rest of the world did, we would be in more strife, Labor has always done well for the people, the Liberals every time they get in, get us in debt. They pander to the rich and continue to kick dirt at the poor, take more and more from us yet wanting us to pay our taxes while their rich friends gets tax cuts. No party is full proof, but don't forget Liberal was in power for 9 years there is a lot to try and fix.

 

[Wynarka]

Why don't the Government bring back National Service for all those on the Dole and make them earn their money. It would give them some responsibility and teach them to get out and know what it means to "earn a living wage". It didn't do any harm to the ones that did National Service, if fact they benefited from it.

Is this is an answer to all the problems, why do so many of our veterans end up homeless and committing suicide?

 

[Wynarka]

We have some great news to share with you today, especially for those who might be struggling to stretch their budgets or are in need of some additional support.

The government's JobSeeker boost is now on its way after gaining the backing of the Coalition.

In this year's federal budget, the government proposed a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments.

This would provide some much-needed relief to the hip pockets of over a million Australians on welfare, including seniors.

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The federal budget included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments. Credit: David Peterson/Pexels

Moreover, the extra $92.10 a fortnight currently received by people over 60 will now also be offered to people over the age of 55.

This is a welcome change that acknowledges the financial difficulties faced by many in this age group, helping to ease the burden of living expenses. According to reports, it’s also to recognise that people 55 and over are finding it harder to find work.

The Coalition has chosen to support the legislation, though they are planning to push for an amendment to increase the income threshold a welfare recipient can earn before their payments are reduced.

The Australian Financial Review reported that the opposition intends to propose an increase in this threshold from $150 to $300 a fortnight, arguing that this change would encourage more people to re-enter the workforce.

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The increase would hopefully encourage people to go back to work. Credit: Karen Laårk Boshoff/Pexels

If the government rejects this proposal, the opposition has confirmed they will still back the unamended legislation, ensuring its passage through the Senate and guaranteeing the JobSeeker boost for those in need.

While this news brings hopeful relief for many Australians, the Head of Treasury recently warned a parliamentary committee that more challenging times lie ahead – high inflation and rising interest rates continue to put the squeeze on household incomes.

In addition to the financial pressures, the property sector is also experiencing a strain.

New building approvals have plummeted by a whopping 50 per cent in the last two years, and this lack of supply could worsen the rental and housing affordability crisis.

It was first announced earlier this month that recipients aged over 55 were expected to receive a modest increase in their JobSeeker rate.

According to the report, the decision is part of the government’s plan to bring relief to cost-of-living pressures, specifically targeting those who have been unemployed for a while and older Australians having trouble finding work.

You can read the rest of the story here.

This story also comes after a welfare recipient and a radio host ignited a heated discussion live on-air about whether or not the current system is too generous, too stingy, or just right. You can read the full story here.

Key Takeaways

• More than a million Australians on JobSeeker will receive a boost.
• The government included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments in this year's federal budget.
• The Coalition plans to try to change the legislation to increase the income threshold for welfare recipients before their payments are reduced.
• The Head of Treasury warns Australians of more tough times ahead, with high inflation and rising interest rates continuing to squeeze household incomes.

Our focus here at Seniors Discount Club is always to keep you informed of the latest developments that affect your daily lives. We're here to support and entertain you, and we hope this update brought some welcome news to your day!

What do you think about this boost, members? Share your thoughts in the comments!

 

[DrivingGirl]

Wow what an angry ungrateful mob!
The decent increase we had in March forgotten so soon!
We are where we are because of the decisions we made when we were younger and now we get help from the government to help us manage those decisions- not such a bad deal I think!
Those seeking work need a lot of help too - they are often young families trying to give the best to their kids.
To them Dole Bludgers is like a swear word!

 

[mylittletibbies]

Wow what an angry ungrateful mob!
The decent increase we had in March forgotten so soon!
We are where we are because of the decisions we made when we were younger and now we get help from the government to help us manage those decisions- not such a bad deal I think!
Those seeking work need a lot of help too - they are often young families trying to give the best to their kids.
To them Dole Bludgers is like a swear word!

Not everyone made bad decisions.
Back in the 1960's hardly anybody had ever heard of the dole, it was shame to be taking government handouts. There was plenty of work, you could work 2 or even 3 jobs if you wanted to and a lot of people did, including me. Out of your tax came a portion for the pension fund, money that we are entitled to, which would have been more than enough for everybody to retire on in a reasonable style, not have to scrimp on every cent you spend. But no, the pollies had to get their greedy hands on it, hence the current state of affairs. If we no longer have enough money for the purpose it was supposed to have been put aside for, then why was our tax not decreased by the amount everybody had to pay into that fund as it hasn't been used for that purpose.
If you or I did something like that in a job in the private sector we would find ourselves in court charged with embezzlement.

 

[SGH]

Wouldn't necessarily have to be military service either. We keep hearing about the difficulties involved in our defence force personnel being used to respond to disasters such as fires and floods. National Service could take the form of training similar to RFS and SES and deployment to disaster areas when needed. Outside of training/emergency deployment times maybe used for environmental projects such as remediation of disaster-damaged areas.

Oh no, are you suggesting work for the dole, suddenly they will all be sick or have splinters in their hands or any number of excuses. Don't get me wrong I happen to agree with you, twenty years ago when my daughter was unemployed she was part of that scheme and learnt two trades and then went onto an apprenticeship with Queensland rail

 

[Mani]

Yep once again the lazy 2years out of work and more getting another pay rise to be able to do nothing and get another tv, can afford 3 packs of smokes instead of the 2 now extra money for grog, I see these people on tv complaining, they have had their hair done piercing everywhere and tattoos all over give me a break, I'm a pensioner they now get more than me, knew this would happen as soon as Labor got in don't forget little Albo single mother the rest you can guess what's going to happen.

Do not generalize. There may be people like you describe, but a majority of them are honest and need the help.

 

[Tugnets37]

I feel very strongly about the amount of money these dole bludgers get. They have never worked in their life and don't intend to. Why go to work when we get more for staying at home. The dole money should be only available to them for so long and then reduced so that they have to go to work. I am a pensioners and next week have to pay $722.35 for power, water, phone, gas, insurance just to keep my warm etc. There is not much left for food and I do not drive the car unless I have to go to doctors, chemist or supermarket. I worked since ever I came to Australia, paid income tax, medicare levy, etc. hospital fund which I now cannot afford, and so the list goes on. The dole bludgers get everything handed to them and time the government woke up to what is going on. But PM was brought up by his mum, so he definitely is looking out for all the dole bludgers.

 

[Tabby]

Please note, not everyone on Job Seeker is a 'dole bludger' There are many people sick and disabled, who can't get the DSP, under the current very tough criteria guidelines implimented under the Libs. They are forced to report or have exemptions and live on JobSeeker payments. I know as I was one who was too ill and also disabled and was put on JobSeeker, and I struggled a lot, often unable to buy meds or food. After a 4 year fight was very greatfully put onto DSP. I don't drink,drug, smoke or gamble and have no history of ever doing so. There are also many underemployed who are in receipt of a partial JobSeeker payment.
For sure there are lazy real 'dole bludgers' out there who really do not want to work. BUT please do not generalise and label all those on JobSeeker payments as 'bludgers'...it's not true!

 

[Mr Chips]

Personally I believe that a huge amount of the unemployed just won’t work. That’s why the Gov is bringing in so many migrants to do the jobs many unemployed won’t do. My son is a manager of a company and can’t get workers for love nor money! Also I have a relative in the UK who is being paid £10000 to come and work here ! If the Gov is paying this to all the migrants where is the money coming from? And where the heck are they all going to live ?

A simple answer about where the funding is from would be to ask the dodgy accountancy firms that we pay billions of dollars to!

 

[Mani]

Not everyone made bad decisions.
Back in the 1960's hardly anybody had ever heard of the dole, it was shame to be taking government handouts. There was plenty of work, you could work 2 or even 3 jobs if you wanted to and a lot of people did, including me. Out of your tax came a portion for the pension fund, money that we are entitled to, which would have been more than enough for everybody to retire on in a reasonable style, not have to scrimp on every cent you spend. But no, the pollies had to get their greedy hands on it, hence the current state of affairs. If we no longer have enough money for the purpose it was supposed to have been put aside for, then why was our tax not decreased by the amount everybody had to pay into that fund as it hasn't been used for that purpose.
If you or I did something like that in a job in the private sector we would find ourselves in court charged with embezzlement.

The dole was there in 1970s. They were very liberal at that time and left the system to the honesty of the applicants. There would have been some who cheat the system as always.

 

[ARL]

Yep once again the lazy 2years out of work and more getting another pay rise to be able to do nothing and get another tv, can afford 3 packs of smokes instead of the 2 now extra money for grog, I see these people on tv complaining, they have had their hair done piercing everywhere and tattoos all over give me a break, I'm a pensioner they now get more than me, knew this would happen as soon as Labor got in don't forget little Albo single mother the rest you can guess what's going to happen.

Most unemployed desperately want a job as they cannot survive on benefits

 

[ARL]

A simple answer about where the funding is from would be to ask the dodgy accountancy firms that we pay billions of dollars to!

So the jobless and homeless dhould be left to rot

 

[DrivingGirl]

Not everyone made bad decisions.
Back in the 1960's hardly anybody had ever heard of the dole, it was shame to be taking government handouts. There was plenty of work, you could work 2 or even 3 jobs if you wanted to and a lot of people did, including me. Out of your tax came a portion for the pension fund, money that we are entitled to, which would have been more than enough for everybody to retire on in a reasonable style, not have to scrimp on every cent you spend. But no, the pollies had to get their greedy hands on it, hence the current state of affairs. If we no longer have enough money for the purpose it was supposed to have been put aside for, then why was our tax not decreased by the amount everybody had to pay into that fund as it hasn't been used for that purpose.
If you or I did something like that in a job in the private sector we would find ourselves in court charged with embezzlement.

No but we all made decisions, some better than others, that’s why we’re not all in the same boat today.
We need to take some responsibility - I know what I could have done better, but I wasn’t prepared to pay the price at the time it was asking too much for the prize of financial security.
So here I am having had an interesting life so far but gratefully in the age pension in Australia.
As far as blaming governments- well anyone who thought the government of the day would be our friend is dreaming - same goes for today

 

[Tabby]

O

Absolutely. National Service should be compulsory for every male and female 18 years and over for a minimum of 2 years. Have people off the dole, have a trained citizenry for a moment's notice if any war happens. Anyone who cannot find a job in 6 months should be automatically conscripted. Then, get the WOKE out of the military.

H puhleese..get the,'WOKE' out of the Military! What does t mean!

 

[Tabby]

Absolutely. National Service should be compulsory for every male and female 18 years and over for a minimum of 2 years. Have people off the dole, have a trained citizenry for a moment's notice if any war happens. Anyone who cannot find a job in 6 months should be automatically conscripted. Then, get the WOKE out of the military.

 

[Tabby]

Get the 'woke' out of the military. What?? does this even mean!

 

[Haydee]

We have some great news to share with you today, especially for those who might be struggling to stretch their budgets or are in need of some additional support.

The government's JobSeeker boost is now on its way after gaining the backing of the Coalition.

In this year's federal budget, the government proposed a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and Youth Allowance payments.

This would provide some much-needed relief to the hip pockets of over a million Australians on welfare, including seniors.

View attachment 21091

The federal budget included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments. Credit: David Peterson/Pexels

Moreover, the extra $92.10 a fortnight currently received by people over 60 will now also be offered to people over the age of 55.

This is a welcome change that acknowledges the financial difficulties faced by many in this age group, helping to ease the burden of living expenses. According to reports, it’s also to recognise that people 55 and over are finding it harder to find work.

The Coalition has chosen to support the legislation, though they are planning to push for an amendment to increase the income threshold a welfare recipient can earn before their payments are reduced.

The Australian Financial Review reported that the opposition intends to propose an increase in this threshold from $150 to $300 a fortnight, arguing that this change would encourage more people to re-enter the workforce.

View attachment 21093

The increase would hopefully encourage people to go back to work. Credit: Karen Laårk Boshoff/Pexels

If the government rejects this proposal, the opposition has confirmed they will still back the unamended legislation, ensuring its passage through the Senate and guaranteeing the JobSeeker boost for those in need.

While this news brings hopeful relief for many Australians, the Head of Treasury recently warned a parliamentary committee that more challenging times lie ahead – high inflation and rising interest rates continue to put the squeeze on household incomes.

In addition to the financial pressures, the property sector is also experiencing a strain.

New building approvals have plummeted by a whopping 50 per cent in the last two years, and this lack of supply could worsen the rental and housing affordability crisis.

It was first announced earlier this month that recipients aged over 55 were expected to receive a modest increase in their JobSeeker rate.

According to the report, the decision is part of the government’s plan to bring relief to cost-of-living pressures, specifically targeting those who have been unemployed for a while and older Australians having trouble finding work.

You can read the rest of the story here.

This story also comes after a welfare recipient and a radio host ignited a heated discussion live on-air about whether or not the current system is too generous, too stingy, or just right. You can read the full story here.

Key Takeaways

• More than a million Australians on JobSeeker will receive a boost.
• The government included a $40 fortnightly increase to JobSeeker and youth allowance payments in this year's federal budget.
• The Coalition plans to try to change the legislation to increase the income threshold for welfare recipients before their payments are reduced.
• The Head of Treasury warns Australians of more tough times ahead, with high inflation and rising interest rates continuing to squeeze household incomes.

Our focus here at Seniors Discount Club is always to keep you informed of the latest developments that affect your daily lives. We're here to support and entertain you, and we hope this update brought some welcome news to your day!

What do you think about this boost, members? Share your thoughts in the comments!

The Coalition was in power for 10 + years, why didn't they increase the threshold during their government? My husband retired in 2011 and since then I had to report to Centreling every two weeks my hours of work and how much did I earn. Some times I had to reject more hours because most of it was deducted from his pension. Then, in 2013 I retired but continue working and continued to report until last year when I officially stopped working. All together 11 years reporting to Centrelink. The funny part of Centrelink is that you are a couple when they want and you are two separate persons when it is more faborable for them. To the point of one day my husband had his centrelink account blocked because I rang them and I was using his account - "the privacy law". Anyway, let's hope the government accept this proposal from the Coalition.