CANBERRA, November 21, 2003 (coss.net.au): A major independent study commissioned by the Government and released under Freedom of Information by The Australian newspaper indicates that the ‘Work for the Dole’ program actually reduces the job prospects of unemployed people. Related articles can be found on the ACOSS (Australian Council of Social Service)Tim Williams, CM alerts us to this article on the <a href=http://www.vincentians.org.au/vinnews.htmVincentian (CM) site in Australia.
The source for the study is http://coss.net.au/news/acoss/1069282638_19012_acoss.jsp?subsite=acoss
For a related story visit Does ‘Work for the Dole’ work? – document obtained under Freedom of Information by The Australian
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