The Social Development Minister says beneficiary figures are dire.  

Jobseeker Support beneficiaries who are 'work-ready' spend an average 13 or more years on a benefit over their lives.  

People under 25 on Jobseeker spend an average of 18 more years on a benefit – 49% longer than in 2017.  

Those under 20 who were receiving a youth benefit spend an average 23 more years receiving one.  

Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking 23 years out of work is half one's working age. 

Their income and opportunities are far less than someone who’s been in employment, she says, which is something she’s not willing to tolerate. 

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The Social Development Minister says beneficiary figures are dire. &nbsp;
Jobseeker Support beneficiaries who are 'work-ready' spend an average 13 or more years on a benefit over their lives. &nbsp;
People under 25 on Jobseeker spend an average of 18 more years on a benefit – 49% longer than in 2017. &nbsp;
Those under 20 who were receiving a youth benefit spend an average 23 more years receiving one. &nbsp;
Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking 23 years out of work is half one's working age.&nbsp;
Their income and opportunities are far less than someone who’s been in employment, she says, which is something she’s not willing to tolerate.&nbsp;
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Louise Upston: Social Development Minister on the 'dire' beneficiary numbers

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