The Wire

The earn or learn provisions announced in the 2014 Budget have moved forward with Assistant Employment Minister Luke Hartsuyker rolling out the new work for the dole provisions. Under 30’s can expect to work for the dole for 24 hours a week in addition to applying for 40 jobs per month albeit without any income for 6 months. Shadow Indigenous Affairs Minister Shayne Neumann called it a cruel burdon for all young people, and for regional aboriginal young people in particular. However, one bloke in Narrabri is determined to get his education.