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....
Media spotlight on employment services
Staff review: It’s a soul destroying environment
Single mum made to skip work to attend job agency
7 September 2022, Guardian Australia, Luke Henriques-Gomes. Access the full article here. Woman says job…
“Job agent” caught blaming a job seeker for unemployment
23 February 2022, SBS News, Eden Gillespie. Access the full article here. WISE Employment and…
Mutual obligations: Howard’s legacy lives on
1 January 2022, Guardian Australia, Anne Davies. Access the full article here. Cabinet papers 2001: government…
These systems are humiliating, dehumanising and cause so much stress and pressure
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.