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Amanda Rishworth says jobseekers will no longer be forced to submit ‘endless’ pointless job applications
Amanda Rishworth announced reforms to end mandatory job applications for unqualified roles, introducing tiered support for job seekers. Critics argue the changes are insufficient and demand an end to the failing privatised employment services model.
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