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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister says those doing all they can wont be hit by the JobSeeker sanctions

Published: April 18, 2024, 8:27 p.m.

Reassurances are being given that those on JobSeekers won't be punished if a tough job market means they can't find work.\xa0

New MSD figures reveal just under 188,000 people are on this benefit, up almost 20,000 people from last year. \xa0

The Government's hoping to get 50,000 off JobSeekers in the next six years. \xa0

Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking that if people are doing everything they can, they won't be sanctioned. \xa0

She says it's about people not taking the steps to get ready for a job and doing their bit.\xa0

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