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Work for the Dole program to stay

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Welfare recipients Work for the dole Australia
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http://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_Departments/Parliamentary_L...
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There have been reports that the Government was considering winding up the Work for the Dole program as part of this year’s Budget. However, in a subsequent media release, Federal Employment Minister, Michaelia Cash, stated that the gGovernment will not be abolishing Work for the Dole.

This FlagPost provides a brief overview of the program.

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Parliamentary Library, Parliament of Australia 2017
Post date:
14 Apr 2017

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