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The Morrison Government will lift mutual obligation requirements for job seekers in the Perth Metropolitan Peel and South West regions from today 1 February 2021 to Tuesday 9 February 2021.This follows an announcement by the Western Australian Government that the three listed regions are under a five-day lockdown to curb a COVID-19 outbreak in the area.No job seeker in the affected areas will face payment suspension or financial penalties for failing to meet their mutual obligation requirements such as not being able to attend appointments or activities.Job seekers are still being encouraged to remain connected to employment services to ensure they are supported to access the full range of assistance including mental health services if required.These arrangements will apply to job seekers in jobactive Online Employment Services Disability Employment Services and participants in ParentsNext.The Morrison Government will continue to closely monitor the situation in Western Australia.
