Do National’s $583m Jobseeker benefit cuts add up?

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Stuff investigates whether the Treasury’s estimate of the $583 million cut to Jobseeker benefits accurately reflects the impact on claimants who are sick. The analysis questions if the modeling includes people receiving sickness support. It also looks at promised exemptions for individuals diagnosed with cancer. Reporters compare the government’s costings with the actual eligibility rules. The article notes that miscalculations could affect the final savings figure. It highlights the potential discrepancy between projected and real‑world outcomes. The investigation aims to determine if the announced cuts are financially sound.

Stuff examines whether National’s costings properly account for sick beneficiaries and promised exemptions for cancer patients.

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