The Australian Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in South Australia from today 18 November 2020 until Sunday 29 November 2020.
This follows an announcement by the South Australian Government that the state will undertake a six-day shutdown to curb a COVID-19 outbreak in the state.
No South Australian job seeker will face payment suspension or financial penalties for failing to meet their mutual obligation requirements – such as not being able to attend appointments or activities.
Job seekers are still being encouraged to remain connected to employment services to ensure they are supported to access the full range of assistance including mental health services, if required.
This will apply to job seekers in jobactive, Online Employment Services and Disability Employment Services and participants in ParentsNext,
The Australian Government will continue to closely monitor the situation in South Australia.
More information is available at https://www.dese.gov.au/covid-19/job-seekers
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