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....
APM review, anonymous, 7 July 2023
Lured to switch provider through SEEK job ads
Job agencies don’t work and ruin your health
14 August 2022, Guardian Australia, Luke Henriques-Gomes. Access the full article here. Nathan, now on…
Mutual obligations harming the homeless, disabled and First Nations’ the most
25 November 2021, Guardian Australia, Luke Henriques-Gomes. Access the full article here. Those experiencing homelessness,…
Staff review: Bullying environment and very stressful
Punished for studying
11 August 2022, ABC News, Evan Young and Norman Hermant. Access the full article here….
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.