Source:Welfare and disability advocates have called on the federal government to immediately suspend mutual obligations for job seekers due to COVID-19 risk, accusing the government of being in "denial about the reality of what’s happening in the Australian community".
Minister for Families and Social Services of Australia Anne Ruston told SBS News in a statement the federal government has "reacted swiftly" when lockdowns have impacted Australians looking for work or training as part of their requirements - adding there are currently no lockdowns or other restrictions.
Lindy Saville , with husband Steve Ellis. Ms Saville fears she will contract COVID-19 while being required to undertake mutual obligations.“I think it’s absolutely insane that they’re sending people of any age, especially over 60, into these environments where you can’t possibly know the [infection] status of people,” Ms Saville told SBS News.Ms Saville said she is worried she may become infected with COVID-19 while undertaking mutual obligations, and pass it on to her husband.
“About one in three people on social security of a working age have some kind of partial capacity to work. That may mean a disability or some kind of chronic illness.“In some cases you can get an exemption, but many people do not have an exemption and they are immunocompromised. It’s vital that they’re not forced into workplaces in a way that would create risks for them.”“People with disability are one of the most vulnerable people in the community right now.
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Any time SCOMOCCHIO🤥 had a mutual obligation to do the right thing by all Australians
FFS anything for a free ride. All over the news there are industries crying out for workers. Get off your arse and work
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