Why educated, affluent Australians are unable to navigate the welfare system
31-03-2024 20:09 via abc.net.au

Why educated, affluent Australians are unable to navigate the welfare system

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten says 3,000 new Service Australia workers will help sort the backlog of claims and relieve long call wait-times, as benefit recipients say the system is too complex and slow. 
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