An Austrian state government has introduced a new approach towards asylum seekers, requiring those of working age who receive state assistance to perform community service and reducing benefits for those who refuse to work. It is expected that the average participant will be required to work between 20 and 30 hours per week, depending on whether they have children or not. They will be compensated €1.60 ($1.90/£1.40) per hour for their efforts. The community service tasks will include, among others, landscaping maintenance, cleaning parks or sports facilities, assisting in nursing or retirement homes, libraries, or other government facilities.
