‘The rate is too low’: pressure builds within Labor ranks to raise jobseeker

At least 11 MPs have publicly voiced support for payment increase or other relief, with more privately saying they want it raised

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Labor's leadership is coming under increasing pressure from its own party to raise the jobseeker rate, with more backbenchers breaking ranks to publicly lobby for an increase.

At least 11 MPs have now publicly stated support for a jobseeker increase or other relief for the most vulnerable, with more privately saying they want the rate raised.

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