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SOCIAL WELFARE

The Government unveiled its public service targets on Monday. Newshub Political Editor Jenna Lynch reports.
Social Welfare

Jobseekers with health condition or disability not exempt from Govt's 50,000 beneficiary reduction target

"They may want to do part-time work. They may want to get work-ready," Luxon said.
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Social Welfare

Yes, the welfare system does need a 'reset' - in favour of beneficiaries

Tightening up on sanctions will just make a tough system tougher, writes disability scholar Immanuel Koks.