Government looks set to retreat on 40 job applications a month
By Joe Kelly · 29 August 2014 · Economy
By Joe Kelly · 29 August 2014 · Economy
The government's much-criticised job application plan is under review, with Employment Minister Eric Abetz hinting at significant changes. Will the new rules ease the burden on job seekers and small businesses?
Employment Minister Eric Abetz has acknowledged the government’s plan to force job seekers to apply for 40 jobs a month will impose a “real cost” on small businesses. Senator Abetz gave the strongest indication yet that the government will water down its widely criticised proposal which would also require job seekers under 30 to conduct […]
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