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**Poeetiol** · 09-02-2009, 11:06 PM

but isn't the commdities picking up?

I checked with my colleagues. The resources industry lost 60,000 jobs. Those on temp visas have to either look for other jobs or return to their country of origin.

But Aussies and PRs will be able to get unemployment benefits/Newstart allowance from the govt agency, Centrelink.

The buildling industry is picking up some slacks. Some resources industry people return to become teachers or farmers, mechanic, etc.

The LNG industry is progressing.

Payment rates
The payment rates for 2009 are a guide only.

(fortnightly payment)

single, no children $453.30
single, with child(ren) $490.40 + family benefit
single, aged 60 or over and receiving payment for nine months $496.40
couple $409 (each)

09-02-2009, 11:06 PM	#8
Poeetiol Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 352 Senior Member	but isn't the commdities picking up? I checked with my colleagues. The resources industry lost 60,000 jobs. Those on temp visas have to either look for other jobs or return to their country of origin. But Aussies and PRs will be able to get unemployment benefits/Newstart allowance from the govt agency, Centrelink. The buildling industry is picking up some slacks. Some resources industry people return to become teachers or farmers, mechanic, etc. The LNG industry is progressing. Payment rates The payment rates for 2009 are a guide only. (fortnightly payment) single, no children $453.30 single, with child(ren) $490.40 + family benefit single, aged 60 or over and receiving payment for nine months $496.40 couple $409 (each)
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