JobSeeker pressure mounts; deputy PM says 'the best form of welfare is a job'

Emma D'Agostino
Updated August 24 2020 - 8:24pm, first published 7:00pm
LOCKED DOWN: Stage three COVID-19 restrictions have seen some central Victorian businesses close. Picture: DARREN HOWE
LOCKED DOWN: Stage three COVID-19 restrictions have seen some central Victorian businesses close. Picture: DARREN HOWE

BENDIGO'S federal member is calling on the government to maintain JobSeeker payments while Victorians remain in COVID-19 lockdown, at the very least.

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Emma D'Agostino

Emma D'Agostino

Journalist

Covering general news and Bendigo council.

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