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Unfortunately if you are a welfare recipient in so-called Australia it seems you have to expect that the government will treat you unlawfully, so it’s one that resonates strongly here. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Sometimes defective, maybe unlawful: what can be done about Australia’s crisis-ridden welfare system?
Run by multiple departments and hundreds of private companies, advocates warn errors will continue to rock a system ‘in crisis’
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Unfortunately if you are a welfare recipient in so-called Australia it seems you have to expect that the government will treat you unlawfully, so it’s one that resonates strongly here. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Technically it was put forward by Turnbull/Morrison in the 2018 budget. But they never legislated it. Then Labor announced it would not be pursued in the Albanese/Chalmers 2022 budget. And now, backflip 🤔
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Technically it was put forward by Turnbull/Morrison in the 2018 budget. But they never legislated it. Then Labor announced it would not be pursued in the Albanese/Chalmers 2022 budget. And now, backflip 🤔
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The gummint mandates 4.5% of the workforce have to be unemployed to benefit the economy then force those people to live below the poverty line.
That isn’t support.
That’s cruelty for the sake of it.
That isn’t support.
That’s cruelty for the sake of it.
November 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
The gummint mandates 4.5% of the workforce have to be unemployed to benefit the economy then force those people to live below the poverty line.
That isn’t support.
That’s cruelty for the sake of it.
That isn’t support.
That’s cruelty for the sake of it.
They never cared about robodebt, other than for votes.
November 7, 2025 at 3:09 AM
They never cared about robodebt, other than for votes.
"This move by the Federal Government demonstrates its investment in punitive measures above the social determinants, including social security, for safety such as strong families and communities." – Thalia Anthony
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'Punished before conviction': Is this new welfare law a national shame?
Just what is the government's grand plan when it comes to welfare cuts?
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
"This move by the Federal Government demonstrates its investment in punitive measures above the social determinants, including social security, for safety such as strong families and communities." – Thalia Anthony
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Asking again whether the minister doesn’t UNDERSTAND these changes, or is intentionally misleading the public…
"It's going to have a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal people who are already overpoliced and are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system," – Hannah McGlade
"It's going to have a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal people who are already overpoliced and are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system," – Hannah McGlade
November 6, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Asking again whether the minister doesn’t UNDERSTAND these changes, or is intentionally misleading the public…
"It's going to have a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal people who are already overpoliced and are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system," – Hannah McGlade
"It's going to have a disproportionate impact on Aboriginal people who are already overpoliced and are disproportionately represented in the criminal justice system," – Hannah McGlade
A reminder of who is concerned.
We say again: If you think you're doing the right thing, you don't do it like this. You don't lash out, run from even the smallest amount of public pressure or seek to hide this amendment in an unrelated bill and reject all parliamentary scrutiny.
We say again: If you think you're doing the right thing, you don't do it like this. You don't lash out, run from even the smallest amount of public pressure or seek to hide this amendment in an unrelated bill and reject all parliamentary scrutiny.
November 6, 2025 at 9:38 PM
And the Albanese government officially removed the unlegislated measure from the Turnbull/Morrison 2018 budget in 2022, only to bring it back last week with no warning or announcement.
November 6, 2025 at 12:33 PM
And the Albanese government officially removed the unlegislated measure from the Turnbull/Morrison 2018 budget in 2022, only to bring it back last week with no warning or announcement.
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Christopher Rudge’s article on the Federal Court’s decision provides useful background and analysis theconversation.com/the-ghost-of...
The ghost of Robodebt – Federal Court rules billions of dollars in welfare debts must be recalculated
The ruling has allowed the Department of Social Services to resume pursuing historical welfare debts, which the Ombudsman has previously found to be unlawful.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Christopher Rudge’s article on the Federal Court’s decision provides useful background and analysis theconversation.com/the-ghost-of...