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15 May 2008

Unemployment benefits: 8-week breach remains

Before the election, Labor promised to soften the former government's breaching system. This saw people have their dole payments cancelled for up to two months if they missed a job interview or work-for-the-dole appointments.


Guests

Michael Raper
President of the National Welfare Rights Network

Reporter

James Carleton

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