IS LONG-TERM BENEFIT DEPENDENCE INCREASING?

We focus on those aged 22-60, in order to remove the effect of the increase in the age of maturity and the retirement age during this period. [...] The JSP consistent figure that is reported includes the variety of payments and pensions that were wrapped into the JSP following the transition from the NSA in 2020. [...] Figure A.2: Receipt for over a year The addition of those who remain on the benefit for one-year increases the size of the COVID spike, but the overall trend of falling benefit receipt as a percent of the population remains. [...] As a result, the observed increase in the average length of benefit receipt that is published publicly is the 4 result of a change in the composition of those receiving the payment - not general benefit dependence. [...] Any discussion of data limitations or weaknesses is in the context of using the data for statistical purposes and is not related to the ability of the data to support the Australian Taxation Office, Australian Business Register, Department of Social Services and/or Department of Home Affairs’ core operational requirements.