TasCOSS details stories of Tasmanians whose lives improved due to JobSeeker increase - but only temporarily

Adam Holmes
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:17pm, first published November 25 2020 - 10:00am
A Northern Tasmanian woman says the increased JobSeeker rate helped her to fix lighting in her house, meaning she could have meals beyond sunset.
A Northern Tasmanian woman says the increased JobSeeker rate helped her to fix lighting in her house, meaning she could have meals beyond sunset.

A woman able to buy new lighting so she can eat meals in the evening, the ability to visit the dentist and afford fresh food are among the benefits of the increased COVID supplement in Tasmania, stories provided to TasCOSS have detailed.

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Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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