2024 budget to maintain low unemployment benefits in Australia, despite OECD criticisms.
In Budget 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers does not plan to increase the inadequate rate of unemployment benefits, despite criticism that Australia has the lowest short-term unemployment benefits among 34 OECD countries. Critics argue that this decision is shameful, questioning the Labor government's commitment to worker's interests and their responsibility to improve the situation for the unemployed.
May 12, 2024
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