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Reassurances are being given that those on JobSeekers won't be punished if a tough job market means they can't find work.听
New MSD figures reveal just under 188,000 people are on this benefit, up almost 20,000 people from last year. 听
The Government's hoping to get 50,000 off JobSeekers in the next six years. 听
Social Development Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking that if people are doing everything they can, they won't be sanctioned. 听
She says it's about people not taking the steps to get ready for a job and doing their bit.听
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