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flag New Zealand passes bill requiring Jobseeker Support recipients to reapply every six months and face new penalties.

flag New Zealand's Parliament has passed the first reading of the Social Security Amendment Bill, introducing stricter measures for people on Jobseeker Support. flag These include reapplying every six months and new non-financial penalties like using a restricted payment card or participating in work experience. flag The changes aim to reduce the number of Jobseeker Support recipients by 50,000 by 2030, saving NZD 2.3 billion.

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