Budget 2025: Nearly 9000 teens no longer eligible for unemployment benefit under new ‘parent test’

Nearly 9000 young people will lose their eligibility for unemployment benefits in 2027 due to new government rules. The 2025 Budget introduces a change that shifts the financial responsibility for 18- and 19-year-olds back to their parents instead of the state. Consequently, single individuals in this age group will not qualify for income support if they are not employed or studying, provided their parents can support them.

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