The employment minister, Tony Burke, has been urged to pause a new “points-based” mutual obligations system as a new survey finds many jobseekers are fearful it will make their lives tougher.
Guardian Australia reported last week that under the “points-based activation system” (Pbas) jobseekers will be required to acquire 100 “points” through job search or other activities including study, training, hours of employment or work for the dole.
