Couple Says They ‘Won’t Survive’ As JobSeeker Payments Slashed
Richard Lawrence was the CEO of a non-profit company in the medical field before losing his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, he has applied for 136 jobs, without success.His partner Christine Johnson said today that while 2020 had taught the couple to live carefully on a budget, they would have a hard time meeting their financial commitments and benefits would be reduced by $ 100 per person per fortnight.Christine Johnson and Richard Lawrence on Today. (Today)"What we are facing with the new withdrawal of funds is a time when we are really going to have a hard time moving from one bill to another," he said."Over time (we will have) to face the reality that those bills will simply be too much for us."It only takes one expense, like a new pair of glasses, and your entire ...