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3.2.2 Who is unemployed for JSP?

Introduction

This section deals with the situations that do and do not constitute being unemployed (1.1.U.30) for the purposes of JSP.

Policy reference: SS Guide 1.2.1.05 Jobseeker payment (JSP) - description

Last reviewed: 15 August 2022

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