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JobSeeker boost raises us to the second-lowest rate in the OECD

JobSeeker boost raises us to the second-lowest rate in the OECD

by TBS Newsbot | Feb 25, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

The $50 increase to JobSeeker raises us above only Greece, a country struggling to overcome a decade of financial austerity.

Research finds cashless welfare does more harm than good

Research finds cashless welfare does more harm than good

by Greg Marston | Feb 23, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

According to the government, cashless welfare is supposed to help those in the program. However, those subject to it, have a completely different experience.

Forget JobKeeper or full-time employment, our economy can’t support either

Forget JobKeeper or full-time employment, our economy can’t support either

by John Quiggin | Feb 2, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

The simple fact is that our economy can’t guarantee a job, but it can guarantee a liveable income. 

Robinhood shuts down GameStop trading, faces legal action

Robinhood shuts down GameStop trading, faces legal action

by TBS Newsbot | Jan 29, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

Robinhood restricting the buying of certain stocks has drawn criticism from politicians and traders alike, accusing the platform of protecting Wall Street.

As NSW records a ‘doughnut’, we could escape the crisis intact

As NSW records a ‘doughnut’, we could escape the crisis intact

by TBS Newsbot | Jan 4, 2021 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

As NSW records no new locally acquired cases, we can start thinking about approaching the challenges that lay ahead.

New year cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker will plunge 740,000 into poverty

New year cuts to JobKeeper and JobSeeker will plunge 740,000 into poverty

by Nicholas Biddle | Dec 17, 2020 | Featured, Finance, Ladder

According to calculations by the ANU, the scheduled cutbacks to JobKeeper and JobSeeker will have dire consequences.

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