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RSI shrinks to under 150,000 beneficiaries as concern grows over the PSU

The number of RSI (Social Insertion Income) recipients has fallen to fewer than 150,000. With the upcoming rollout of the PSU (Social Support Benefit) in less than two months, experts have raised concerns that institutions might be tempted to use the scheme to replace paid jobs with unpaid labour.

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If you or someone you know relies on social support benefits, the transition to the new PSU system in less than two months brings uncertainty about how the benefit will operate and how work requirements will be implemented.

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