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It was actually originally Morrison’s idea in 2017. The Coalition never legislated and Albanese said in 2022 that Labor wouldn’t either.
November 26, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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It was actually originally Morrison’s idea in 2017. The Coalition never legislated and Albanese said in 2022 that Labor wouldn’t either.
November 26, 2025 at 6:25 AM
It was actually originally Morrison’s idea in 2017. The Coalition never legislated and Albanese said in 2022 that Labor wouldn’t either.
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Sadly, they cut a deal with the Libs to indeed rush this through
November 26, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Sadly, they cut a deal with the Libs to indeed rush this through
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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