Senate debates Social Security Legislation Amendment (Employment Services Reform) Bill 2008

In Committee


Joe Ludwig

Joe Ludwig Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate

11:05 am

We do not support the position that is being put by the Greens. The government believes it is important that people who voluntarily leave employment have to wait before they receive income support. However, I think it is reasonable to say we will ensure that the eight-week preclusion period applies only in genuine cases of voluntary unemployment, not in cases of unfair dismissal or similar circumstances. So, in truth, I think that takes into account what you are trying to put forward.

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