Australia's employment services to get their largest overhaul in 30 years
The Australian government is preparing to unveil the most extensive change to jobseeker services in 30 years, ABC News Australia reports. The plan moves away from a one-size-fits-all approach towards a new tiered model.
The Australian government is preparing to unveil the most extensive change to jobseeker employment services in 30 years later today, ABC News Australia reports. The new arrangement aims to move away from the current system, which applies the same framework to everyone.
The report says the plan envisages a shift to a tiered model that sorts jobseekers into different groups according to their needs. Support services would then be tailored to the barriers a person faces in returning to work.
The details of the change and its implementation timeline will become clearer with the government's official announcement. ABC notes that the aim of the reform is to improve the effectiveness of services, while the model's results on the ground will be seen over time.
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