Coalition jobs policy: lack of skills the problem, not motivation

“The Coalition appears to have changed its mind and its rhetoric about treating unemployment harshly which is a pleasant surprise. The relocation plan, for example, is voluntary and bonus payments are attached.  However, underlying the policy is a wrongly-held belief that people who are unemployed long-term are simply “not motivated” to work. 

Coalition jobs plan for older people positive but "assets test" trap will deny assistance to many  

 “The Coalition’s policy to move older workers over 50 off Social Security payments and into employment is, in principle, a sensible and cost-effective policy that should be extended to other job seekers, particularly young people who are trying to get a foothold in the labour market”, said Maree O’Halloran, Director of the Welfare Rights Centre today.