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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Cait Kelly

Centrelink mutual obligations scheme paused amid scrutiny on ‘failing systems’

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The mutual obligations scheme forces jobseekers to complete tasks such as applying for jobs or attending training, or their payments are stopped. Photograph: Jennifer K Rakowski/Getty Images

Australia’s controversial mutual obligations framework is on pause after a series of IT issues that have hit the system, as two separate reviews are conducted into the legality of the systems that monitor mutual obligations and have the power to cancel Centrelink payments.

The mutual obligations scheme forces jobseekers to complete tasks such as applying for jobs or attending training, or have their payments stopped.

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