The Government has very conveniently cherry-picked data from the latest MSD projections to justify its cruel agenda and punch-down policy when it comes to people living in poverty. 

Sanctions on beneficiaries have sky-rocketed since the Coalition Government came to power, pushing more families into poverty.

The expansion of compulsory money management and introduction of mandatory community service for beneficiaries reheats failed policies that have not supported people into work both here and in Australia.

Rising unemployment confirmed by the latest labour market figures, along with the Government’s job cuts and punitive policies for beneficiaries, will place great strain on struggling households.

The Government’s move to dilute child poverty targets is a reminder that it is actively choosing to preserve hardship for thousands of households. 

The 53.7 percent rise in benefit sanctions over the last year is more proof of this Government’s disdain for our communities most in need of support. 

Frivolous check-ins with beneficiaries are the Government’s latest plan to find excuses to punish those on the Job Seeker allowance and add to the stigma they face.

The Government has been caught in opposition to evidence once again as it looks to usher in tried, tested and failed work seminar obligations for job-seeking beneficiaries.

The Green Party is calling on the Government to do more for our households in most need as unemployment rises and the cost of living crisis endures. 

If the Government was serious about moving families into public housing, they would build more houses so there is actually somewhere for people to go.