Welfare recipients need exemption clarity

Welfare recipients will need to resume jobseeking activities in less than a week unless coronavirus exemptions are extended.

Labor and the Greens want answers about what will happen after April 27, when mutual obligation requirements are set to resume.

The federal opposition is demanding clarity for people on welfare.

Mutual obligations include appointments or activities jobseekers must attend or have their payments suspended.

They have been temporarily lifted amid the pandemic due to health risks and to comply with social distancing measures.

Labor's social services spokeswoman Linda Burney says the obligations should be suspended for as long as social distancing rules are in place.

"It is also vitally important the government clearly explain that whilst mutual obligation requirements may be suspended, service providers are still available to provide help, advice and support to people in this critical time," she said.

"In a time where job opportunities are scarce and will certainly become more scarce over the coming weeks and months, we believe measures must be taken that can help protect our community."

The Greens say mutual obligation requirements should have a six-month hiatus.

A spokesman for Employment Minister Michaelia Cash says welfare requirements will be looked at.

"As previously stated, mutual obligation arrangements are being regularly reviewed, taking into account a range of factors including labour market conditions," he told AAP.

Senator Cash on Tuesday announced an extra $41.7 million for a program to help mature aged jobseekers find work.

The program helps people over 45 improve their digital skills, and will be available online during the health crisis.