The overall good employment figures pretend that everyone can compete for all jobs but that’s not the case
The latest jobs figures have been quite good news – generally full-time employment growth, and a falling unemployment rate. And yet the experience for everyone is decidedly not reflected in the national unemployment rate figures. The Anglicare Job Availability Snapshot released on Thursday reveals the great difficulty those with low skills have finding work compared with others. The report recommends an increase in Newstart, a more tailored approach to employment services and an inquiry into the worth of a job guarantee or a universal basic income system.
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