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JobMaker is nowhere near bold enough. Here are four ways to expand it

  • Written by Brendan Coates, Program Director, Household Finances, Grattan Institute
JobMaker is nowhere near bold enough. Here are four ways to expand itAlessandroBiascioli/Shutterstock

The government has targeted its JobMaker Hiring Credit too narrowly.

The scheme to go before the Senate this week will give employers who take on someone aged 16 to 29 years who has been on JobSeeker or a related benefit a bonus of A$200 per week, and a bonus of $100 per week if the person is aged 30 to 35 years.

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