Stories
We have published a number of stories from Antipoverty Centre surveys, the Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union review app, news media and other sources on this site and will be adding to these over time to create an archive of material demonstrating the harms caused by “mutual” obligations and employment services providersCompliance with “mutual” obligations is enforced by outsourced employment se....
Advocates warn of onerous points-based system
7 June 2022, Guardian Australia, Luke Henriques-Gomes. Access the full article here. <span class="glossary-tooltip glossary-term-897"…
Work for the Dole sucks badly
Punished for studying
11 August 2022, ABC News, Evan Young and Norman Hermant. Access the full article here….
APM review, Sandra, 13 June 2023
Staff review: Manipulating data
Source: Glassdoor Job seekers treated as numbers and bonuses to keep the company afloat. Have…
Australian government makes life hell for poor people
4 July 2022, Vice Australia, John Buckley. Access the full article here. A new employment…
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Work for the Dole sucks badly
My provider caused a problem with my poverty payment
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Media spotlight on employment services
A collection of news media showing the widespread abuse in the employment services system.
Employment services survey
The Punishment for Profit report is based on hundreds of responses to surveys conducted by the Antipoverty Centre. This research is ongoing. If you are in Workforce Australia, Disability Employment Services or a similar program, we welcome any information you are able to share about your experiences.