Record low unemployment has done little to improve the fortunes of people who have been out of work for years.
The jobs market is still failing the long-term unemployed despite the jobless rate hovering around 50-year lows, with job seekers in this category competing fiercely over disappearing entry-level jobs.
Anglicare Australia research found there were typically 15 people without qualifications or work experience competing for each entry-level job.
