Australia tires of excuses of the jobless

The Australian government is fed up with unemployed people turning down jobs because they might interfere with their golfing plans or acting dreams.

Australia tires of excuses of the jobless

The rules on who qualifies for unemployment benefits will be tightened to encourage the jobless to work.

“Australia’s income-support system is there as a safety net for people who genuinely cannot find a job, not as an option for those who simply refuse to work,”said employment minister Michaelia Cash.

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