Nevynreally wrote re the Dole: It's about able bodied people who could work or study if they choose to apply themselves. Or do the community programs, work for the dole. Oh, that's probably dirty words around here. Something for nothing seems to be what's owed.
Have you read about the proposed changes ?
Federal budget 2014: Young to wait until 25 to get dole
Young people wishing to sign onto the dole will be forced to wait six months before they receive a cent of government money, after which they will have to work for the dole for another six months before either getting a job, or getting cut off again for another six months.
From January 1 next year, all under-30s who want to sign onto the dole (Newstart) or Youth Allowance ''Other'' (the present, lesser payment for unemployed people up to 22) will be subject to the new system, which will save the budget $1.2 billion over four years and which is aimed at getting the young ''earning or learning''.
In addition to the six-month waiting period, the eligibility age for Newstart will rise from 22 to 25 years. Newstart is worth about $45 more a week for a single person living apart from their parents than the Young Allowance ''Other'' payment.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/federal-budget/federal-budget-2014-young-to-wait-until-25-to-get-dole...
