Article 6GG74 Centrelink urged to suspend mutual obligations during periods of extreme heat

Centrelink urged to suspend mutual obligations during periods of extreme heat

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Cait Kelly
from World news | The Guardian on (#6GG74)

Federal MPs including Amanda Rishworth asked to consider halt to the obligations during heatwaves

Perth had experienced a string of days over 30C when Phoebe Autumn left her home to go to an appointment at Centrelink.

The 27-year-old is on jobseeker, so had to attend the meeting in February this year or her payments would be cut off.

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