So get this, the fed govt is paying bonuses to private job agencies for & #39;placing& #39; and keeping people in a job that ends up being paid for by JobKeeper. It& #39;s a taxpayer cash merry-go-round as doubt clouds future for those on income support. My piece: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/politics/2020/08/29/exclusive-jobactive-virus-kickbacks-top-500-million/159862320010323">https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/news/poli...

Now, why would the govt need to be so generous? Well, they told me is was all about "managing the risks to their [the providers& #39;] workforce and viability." It& #39;s almost as if their past & #39;success& #39; has nothing to do with them and everything to do with the labour market.

Thanks, as ever, to the remarkable work of @AusUnemployment and its policy/media brains. I continue to be amazed at the scale and organisation of the movement.

If you know more, and especially if you work for a job agency or on policy regarding jobactive, I wanna hear from you. Confidentiality assured. rickm@thesaturdaypaper.com.au