Media spotlight on employment services
We are collecting examples of job agency abuse and related news media. If you have a story to add, please send it to us here.
‘Where is their obligation to us?’ Unemployed workers protest the Albanese government’s new welfare obligations
1 June 2022, Crikey, Cam Wilson. Access the full article here. For unemployed workers who…
Anglicare report finds people in poverty locked out of employment
8 December 2022, Guardian Australia, Jordyn Beazley. Access the full article here. Anglicare says there…
Labor government proceeds with Workforce Australia rollout
19 June 2022, ABC News, Tom Lowrey. Access the full article here. Federal government looks…
Employment Minister urged to stop rollout of new system
16 June 2022, Guardian Australia, Luke Henriques-Gomes. Access the full article here. Survey of unemployed…
APM caseworker jokes about suicide
Committee hears about punitive ParentsNext program
18 January 2023, Guardian Australia, Stephanie Convery. Access the full article here. Committee hears ParentNext…
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.