The Commission on Poverty has supported new initiatives to expand schemes addressing the lack of job opportunities in remote areas and to facilitate people's transition from unemployment to work.

At their 12th meeting today, members reviewed the initial results of the pilot Transport Support Schemes to encourage people living in remote districts to find jobs in other areas.

The question of whether low-income earners should also be eligible for the transport subsidies was discussed, but there was no consensus on whether public funds should be used to create a new form of income support to subsidise low-wage employees.

The commission supported the Government's proposal to focus on enhancing help for seniors through the District Elderly Community Centres and Neighbourhood Elderly Centres.