Future Focus changes, which take effect this week, rebalance incentives and obligations in our welfare system.
Welfare should support people when they are most in need, encourage them to get back to work, and act when they don't take responsibility for themselves.
Future Focus requires some Domestic Purpose Beneficiaries and Sickness Beneficiaries to look for part time work. Those on an Unemployment Benefit must reapply after one year.
Future Focus also provides incentives to work by increasing abatement thresholds, meaning 28,000 people will be able to earn more before their benefit is affected. There is also training support to assist sole parents studying full-time, and increased out-of-school childcare support.
National is delivering on our promise to ensure our welfare system is fair to taxpayers while supporting those who genuinely need it.
More information: http://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/rebalancing+incentives+and+obligations
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