Louise Upston: Social Development and Employment Minister - on new benefit sanctions coming into place, including weekly five-hour training course

The government has announced more sanctions for those receiving an unemployment benefit.  A new job search initiative requires individuals to complete a minimum of three employment searches a week and reporting to the Ministry of Social Development.  In addition to this, a mandatory upskilling course has been implemented for five hours per week. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston talks to Mike Hosking about what the new sanctions involve.  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.