Michael Klapdor
@mklapdor.bsky.social
Social policy researcher at 🇦🇺 Parliamentary Library, Canberra
Mostly welfare, social security, family payments, child care, veterans
Personal account | Impersonal observations
Mostly welfare, social security, family payments, child care, veterans
Personal account | Impersonal observations
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Parl Library has updated the Digest for the Social Security Technical Changes No. 2 Bill to include analysis of the new measure allowing Home Affairs Minister to stop payments to persons subject to an outstanding warrant for a serious violent or sexual offence: parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/dow...
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For those interested in the history of the far right in Australia, @drjpersian.bsky.social, Vashti Jane Fox and I provide an overview in the introduction to our book 'Histories of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Australia'.
www.academia.edu/121035689/Hi...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.academia.edu/121035689/Hi...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
August 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
For those interested in the history of the far right in Australia, @drjpersian.bsky.social, Vashti Jane Fox and I provide an overview in the introduction to our book 'Histories of Fascism and Anti-Fascism in Australia'.
www.academia.edu/121035689/Hi...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
www.academia.edu/121035689/Hi...
www.researchgate.net/publication/...
On a more minor note, Treasury’s Annual Report refers a few times to the ‘Federation Financial Relations Act’ when it should be the ‘Federal Financial Relations Act’
The Albanese government’s $2.3 billion energy bill subsidies to households and business potentially breached the Constitution because Treasury did not attain appropriate written approval for the payments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the department has admitted www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Legal error in $2.3b energy bill subsidies revealed
Treasury has disclosed a technical potential breach of constitutional law after it failed to gain appropriate written approval from Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
www.afr.com
November 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
On a more minor note, Treasury’s Annual Report refers a few times to the ‘Federation Financial Relations Act’ when it should be the ‘Federal Financial Relations Act’
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The Albanese government’s $2.3 billion energy bill subsidies to households and business potentially breached the Constitution because Treasury did not attain appropriate written approval for the payments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the department has admitted www.afr.com/politics/fed...
Legal error in $2.3b energy bill subsidies revealed
Treasury has disclosed a technical potential breach of constitutional law after it failed to gain appropriate written approval from Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
www.afr.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:24 AM
The Albanese government’s $2.3 billion energy bill subsidies to households and business potentially breached the Constitution because Treasury did not attain appropriate written approval for the payments from Treasurer Jim Chalmers, the department has admitted www.afr.com/politics/fed...
This decision last week flew under the radar - case could have significant ramifications for Centrelink debt decisions
High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
www.hcourt.gov.au
November 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
This decision last week flew under the radar - case could have significant ramifications for Centrelink debt decisions
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November 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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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...
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High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
www.hcourt.gov.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
www.hcourt.gov.au
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
High Court granted special leave to appeal Fed Court’s decision in the Chaplin v DSS case (related to Centrelink’s assessment of employment income and income apportionment).
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
Comes same day the gov’s income apportionment validation Bill delayed to next sitting www.hcourt.gov.au/cases-and-ju...
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The House stands adjourned.
The next sitting of the House is scheduled for 10 am (AEDT) Monday, 24 November 2025.
📷 Photo supplied by AUSPIC/DPS.
The next sitting of the House is scheduled for 10 am (AEDT) Monday, 24 November 2025.
📷 Photo supplied by AUSPIC/DPS.
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 AM
The House stands adjourned.
The next sitting of the House is scheduled for 10 am (AEDT) Monday, 24 November 2025.
📷 Photo supplied by AUSPIC/DPS.
The next sitting of the House is scheduled for 10 am (AEDT) Monday, 24 November 2025.
📷 Photo supplied by AUSPIC/DPS.
What the inside of my brain sounds like this week
Montanari Band - Frogs In Love (Italy, pop) (1973)
https://redd.it/b4x5km
https://youtu.be/teFrUVTDF64
https://redd.it/b4x5km
https://youtu.be/teFrUVTDF64
Montanari Band - Frogs In Love (Italy, pop) (1973)
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November 6, 2025 at 4:17 AM
What the inside of my brain sounds like this week
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Income support recipients still have the highest annual price rise (Australia, Sept qtr 2025).
November 6, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Income support recipients still have the highest annual price rise (Australia, Sept qtr 2025).
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As well as the Law Council of Australia, more disability peak bodies have come out to oppose the sudden introduction of new powers for police & ministers to cancel social security for people accused of a serious offence.
November 5, 2025 at 11:44 PM
As well as the Law Council of Australia, more disability peak bodies have come out to oppose the sudden introduction of new powers for police & ministers to cancel social security for people accused of a serious offence.
Senate should vote on proposed amendments to this Bill today (next on the program) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxZw...
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Senate should vote on proposed amendments to this Bill today (next on the program) www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxZw...
Parliamentary Library's Bills Digest explains the existing security notice powers and analyses the proposed new powers for the Home Affairs Minister.
Also covers the main parts of the Bill relating to income apportionment and debts waivers www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Also covers the main parts of the Bill relating to income apportionment and debts waivers www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
November 4, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Parliamentary Library's Bills Digest explains the existing security notice powers and analyses the proposed new powers for the Home Affairs Minister.
Also covers the main parts of the Bill relating to income apportionment and debts waivers www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Also covers the main parts of the Bill relating to income apportionment and debts waivers www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Opinion piece on the proposed measure to cease Centrelink payments to the subjects of outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent and sexual offences.
The article mistakenly suggests the ASIO/security notice power is new but it was introduced in 2014
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910387...
The article mistakenly suggests the ASIO/security notice power is new but it was introduced in 2014
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910387...
Punishment before trial: this Home Affairs power grab will hurt many families
Presumption of innocence erased: what this new bill means.
www.canberratimes.com.au
November 4, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Opinion piece on the proposed measure to cease Centrelink payments to the subjects of outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent and sexual offences.
The article mistakenly suggests the ASIO/security notice power is new but it was introduced in 2014
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910387...
The article mistakenly suggests the ASIO/security notice power is new but it was introduced in 2014
www.canberratimes.com.au/story/910387...
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Fugitives on the run and wanted for some of the most serious crimes and sexual offences could soon be stripped of their welfare payments.
Fears fugitive welfare cut-off will capture innocent people
Fugitives on the run and wanted for some of the most serious crimes and sexual offences could soon be stripped of their welfare payments.
www.abc.net.au
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Fugitives on the run and wanted for some of the most serious crimes and sexual offences could soon be stripped of their welfare payments.
Gov has proposed further amendments - allow for the small debt waiver (under $250) to apply to future undetermined debts. I.e. so they can be waived before being formally raised. Bill as introduced waived small undetermined debts currently in the Centrelink system, but it did not apply prospectively
This Bill is down for debate in the Senate this week. Includes income apportionment measures which affect millions of people plus a new measure allowing a Minister to cancel payments to the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent or sexual offences www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
November 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Gov has proposed further amendments - allow for the small debt waiver (under $250) to apply to future undetermined debts. I.e. so they can be waived before being formally raised. Bill as introduced waived small undetermined debts currently in the Centrelink system, but it did not apply prospectively
Bill listed on the draft program ('the red') for second reading debate in the Senate today
This Bill is down for debate in the Senate this week. Includes income apportionment measures which affect millions of people plus a new measure allowing a Minister to cancel payments to the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent or sexual offences www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
November 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Bill listed on the draft program ('the red') for second reading debate in the Senate today
ACOSS and Economic Justice Australia statement opposing the arrest warrant measure: www.acoss.org.au/media-releas...
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
ACOSS and Economic Justice Australia statement opposing the arrest warrant measure: www.acoss.org.au/media-releas...
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Delivering on an election promise by handing over my 2008-2025 election night tie to the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra. When I paid $20 for it in 2008, never thought it would end up in a museum.
November 3, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Delivering on an election promise by handing over my 2008-2025 election night tie to the Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House, Canberra. When I paid $20 for it in 2008, never thought it would end up in a museum.
DSS Annual Report yet to be tabled
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 AM
DSS Annual Report yet to be tabled
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bunch of new reports from jobs and skills australia (am on the board) that include new info about employment and skills for First Nations folks and disabled people, among many others
www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications
www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications
www.jobsandskills.gov.au
November 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
bunch of new reports from jobs and skills australia (am on the board) that include new info about employment and skills for First Nations folks and disabled people, among many others
www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications
www.jobsandskills.gov.au/publications
This Bill is down for debate in the Senate this week. Includes income apportionment measures which affect millions of people plus a new measure allowing a Minister to cancel payments to the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent or sexual offences www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
November 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
This Bill is down for debate in the Senate this week. Includes income apportionment measures which affect millions of people plus a new measure allowing a Minister to cancel payments to the subject of an outstanding arrest warrant for serious violent or sexual offences www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
Opinion piece in The New Daily by @amyremeikis.bsky.social on the new measure to allow the Minister of Home Affairs to cancel fugitives’ welfare payments www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
November 1, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Opinion piece in The New Daily by @amyremeikis.bsky.social on the new measure to allow the Minister of Home Affairs to cancel fugitives’ welfare payments www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
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Parl Library has updated the Bills Digest to include analysis of these proposed measures (section at the end): www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...
October 31, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Parl Library has updated the Bills Digest to include analysis of these proposed measures (section at the end): www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentar...