Quarantining

Discussion on proposed extension of welfare quarantining

Briefing on the extension of quarantining legislation

Briefing on the legislation for the extension of income quarantining to welfare recipients across Australia. There is legislation in front of the senate that, if passed, will massively change the nature of the Australian income security system. It requires wide debate and scrutiny as the bills will impose new levels of control on vulnerable people throughout Australia. This article looks at the evidence for and against the legislation and Includes comments from concerned organisations and quotes from Hansard on the proposed process.