There are renewed calls for JobKeeper and JobSeeker to be extended, with experts telling a Senate inquiry into the government’s COVID-19 response they have major concerns about the mental health effects of pandemic support ending.
Lifeline, Beyond Blue and Black Dog Institute are among the organisations that have given evidence at the hearing. Latest news:
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Elishia Montenegro
Experts again! this was an attempt at introducing the universal wage no one was going for other than the welfare dependent that is and they often were the kind who were on welfare for generations. Now the corona virus is fizzling, Trump is going no where and the experts ……….. well……what can one say,,,,,,,,
some just guy
stop job seeker. we will never get out of lockdown whilst job keeper/seeker continues
hook
Welfare can support all Australians, otherwise your perfect lifestyle will crumble. ,,),,
David •
Job seeker was also propping up the ASX too. Trust liberal party to fuk Australia dry
Karlos Khaos
Look up the long term effects of the Stress on the Brain Chemistry
Very very interesting Ted Talk
Photo Art
Good mental problems are great for the government they have so many new drugs and open new government agencies.
Jacquelyn Mathis
10:43 has the best 😍💋 💝💖❤️
Geneo22/70
A little to late . suicides’ are up 10 fold so his statement is false
Geneo22/70
@David • Honesty is not a part of politics
David •
@Geneo22/70 damn thats f…d up. The government has blood on their hands that will never wash off.
Geneo22/70
@David • Vic health has already admitted that suicides have increased . Lifeline , beyond blue have seen an 40% & 25% increase from people seeking mental health, You want real news watch Fox or Skye not this mainstream sheep rubbish
David •
Where to find this stats?
GRONDBERG
No, the welfare can’t last forever, but it would last a hell of a lot longer if the government stopped giving obscene tax breaks to their filthy rich mates and rorting public money into their own pockets.
Big Rikki
Welfare can last forever.. people will always need help. We just need to prioritise.
And start taxing offshore company’s for tax
Stewie Mercer
Notice how they have DONE NOTHING TO HELP THD D.S.P ! WE GET 2 X 750 WHILE THEM BLUDGERS TAKE HOME MORE THAN US . SO DAM UNFAIR
Elishia Montenegro
how did your life change during this pandemic……… in fact how did life change for the unemployed, they now had a legitimate excuse to say there wasn’t any jobs. Learn to say thanks…….. and hope the money eventually keeps flowing, because who knows just how long this disability ride is going to last
David •
A person exempted from looking work calls out person looking for work b.lu.d.gers lmao… damn is your dis.abi.lity l.a.c.k of brain matter?
Edit: yt delete comment.
David •
Wanna know unfair? Job seekers pay compared to dsp. Get off the pipe