Workforce Australia announced that certain ‘creative activities’ now count towards JobSeeker Mutual Obligations. Which is great news. Sort of. 

In this episode we cover a brief history of the unemployment benefit in Australia and how those with intermittent or unstable employment (like creative freelancers) have often struggled to find support in this system.  

We also take a look at what these new ‘creative activities’ are, and what this means for artists now. 

Mainly we have a bit of a rant about how these new activities are a bit flawed and don’t relate to the vast majority of artists out there.

But you know, baby steps. 

Links to articles discussed in this episode:

NAVA's Centrelink Win

Mutual Obligations for Creatives

Irregular and Freelance Work factsheet

Support for Talented Freelancers factsheet

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