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  Dole Payments Changes

Higher dole payments for workers who suddenly lose their jobs are in the mix for the budget. So reads the story on the front page of the Independent this morning. But is it a good idea to tailor dole payments to things like previous incomes and how...

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07.00 25 Jul 2022


  Dole Payments Changes


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Higher dole payments for workers who suddenly lose their jobs are in the mix for the budget. So reads the story on the front page of the Independent this morning.

But is it a good idea to tailor dole payments to things like previous incomes and how long someone has been out of work? Gerard Howlin is a Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor spoke to Johnathan on the show this morning.


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