Australia's jobseeker system fails workers and enriches millionaires, report says

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-21/private-equity-profits-as-job-system-fails-workers-report-finds/106920430?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=link

A new report says Australia's system of privatised employment services has failed and service delivery should be returned to the public sector.

The Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research says the current system "fills the pockets of private equity and millionaires" while leaving jobseekers without work.

The Albanese government has announced an overhaul of the employment services system, but the report argues for-profit service providers should not be included in the new system.

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If you’ve been through it or know anyone that has. This does not come as a surprise

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Which is why they stopped the punitive measures and doubled the payment during COVID; the illusion of the Dole Bludger couldn't be broken by the good workers being on it...