Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income

23/05/2025 4 min
Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income

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Episode Synopsis


Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced 18 and 19-year-olds would now have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents' incomes. Nelson-based beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton spoke to Charlotte Cook.