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By: Eve

Eve — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 06:00:38 +0000

Hello,
What about performing artists ‘acting’? Can I do an acting course to exempt the mutual obligation? Where can novice actors get a break? I would appreciate any help out there from someone who can guide me. Thank you.

By: Bonnie Tyler

Bonnie Tyler — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:37:37 +0000

Hey guys,
As of July 1, the timeframes and mutual obligation schedule is all about to change…. BUT, no one seems to know (that I know) what those changes will be. Apparently there will be a relaxation of the mutual obligation scheme, but again, no firm details.
Do you have any news on this?

Thanks

Bonnie Tyler

By: Intern

Intern — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:36:27 +0000

hi,
the latest info we have is you need to stop for 13 weeks - a little over 3 months.
check out http://artanddole.org/long-term-welfare-questions
although some folks have been lucky - not putting in a form or two, having to start again with a new agreement, and the slate is a little cleaner. it all depends on who you get and your circumstances.
cheers,
art and dole

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:29:08 +0000

Just wondering - can you claim the dole for 3 months and then knock off for a while to avoid mutual obligations/work for the dole? If so, how long do you need to ‘take yourself out of the system’ before that relatively peaceful 3 months can start again?

Cheers guys.

Alex

By: hello

hello — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 02:13:54 +0000

yo mr dole,

it seems that they want to put you straight into work for the dole when you first sign up these days.

bastardos