25 Oct 2024

Losing work could mean losing extra support for families

From Checkpoint, 4:48 pm on 25 October 2024

It's never easy to lose your job, but it can be particularly tough for families with young children. The way Working for Families is designed, about $100 a week for many families relies on them having some access to paid work. That mean losing a job can mean losing extra support. Lisa Owen spoke to money correspondent Susan Edmunds who explained how it catches some families out and why there's a new push to change those rules.