Jim Chalmers flags cost of living help for job seekers in federal budget
by Karen Middleton Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6MP6V)
There is more than one way to help people who are on income support,' treasurer says when suggesting rebates and concessions could be boosted
The federal government is poised to expand rebates and concessions available to job seekers in next week's federal budget, which is also expected to increase rent assistance.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has confirmed that Tuesday's budget will not increase the jobseeker payment but suggested it would boost concessions linked to social security payments, among a suite of measures designed to offer cost-of-living relief without pushing up inflation.
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