In 2014 the government denied a proposal to subject welfare recipients to drug testing. Proponents including Liberal-National Party MP George Christensen argued that anyone receiving taxpayer funded benefits should be able to demonstrate that they are drug-free. Opponents, including Greens MP Adam Bandt, argued that if welfare recipients were subject to testing MPs should be as well.
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
No, this is a waste of time and money
@ISIDEWITH7yrs
Regardless, we should end all social welfare programs
@98PXPCQ3wks
Criminal and saving sauce pan and under Australia police protector limited inc
No, however people who are working for the government and making important decisions like doctors, nurses, teachers, bus drivers, politicians, etc... should be tested. Everyone being tested should be allowed a right to challenge the test results and this should include a free retest that is done by an independent lab without any penalty
Yes, they should also relieve treatment and be reviewed each year for drugs. Marijuana should not be for concern as its a more recreational use drug
@984C83N2mos
Yes, but only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse dating earlier than 4 years, and also provide treatment for anyone testing positive
@97ZFM9J2mos
No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse and then get them support as needed.
If we have reason to believe they are using drugs
Only if they are repeat offenders making no attempt to to get off welfare
@97YSHRY3mos
Yes, if it is proven they are not actively looking for work or further skills
@97XQ2L33mos
No because what is it going to achieve? Cut their funding and they seek income from other sources such as crime?
Depends on method of drug testing
Yes, and recipients should be given the option of either undertaking rehabilitation or not recieving welfare payments
@97S92Q73mos
they should only be tested for hard drugs
Yes, and give recipients the choice of either not receiving benefits or undergoing rehabilitation.
Yes, and give recipients who test positive the option to either not receive welfare or undergo rehabilitation
@967ZZPY4mos
No, we really have bigger problems to focus on.
@964VVWY4mos
Welfare payments should not be dependent on drug tests, but reasonable measures should be taken to prevent self destructive behaviour
Yes but terminate benefits and provide treatment options untill they are deemed drug free by a medical professional
@94696956mos
I feel like you shouldnt assume someone receiving welfare is using, so it should not be a regular thing but only if it is required as a protocol to start receiving.
@93GJJHJ8mos
Yes, but only if they have a history of drug abuse and provide rehabilitation and the appropriate treatment for those who test positive.
@93FDTV98mos
Only if they are on probation for drugs
@939KTRW8mos
No, only if there is a reasonable belief that drugs have been used
@938X54Z8mos
Has to be circumstantial
@9352MNW9mos
Yes, but provide treatment, if they don't stick to treatment plan, then stop payments. Also should test politicians
@934VHYQ9mos
Yes test for substances, but let the people who have a medical issues such as Adhd that have a professional guiding them make choices to help them self and be honest and upfront. No substance abuse
@934M3459mos
Mandatory programs for rehabilitation
@934K5NS9mos
No it's a waste of time and money but social welfare programs should be temporary if someone is able to work.
@9347FQS9mos
Yes but only for hard drugs like heroine and methamphetamines.
@9346PS99mos
For the time being, they should be tested and if testing positive should be helped with rehabilitation, and this test should be extended to politicians.
if they have children they should get help and still receive payment
@9344DLM9mos
No, this is a breech of privacy
@933ZZKS9mos
Yes, provide trestment but also stop there Government welfare checks
@933XZ949mos
Yes, and test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians, but also provide treatment for those testing positive rather than criminalising them (unless rightfully so).
@933THZN9mos
@933P4N99mos
If they test positive for hard drugs then they should only receive welfare if they are admitted to a recovery facility.
@933L7D39mos
No, this is a waste of time and money we should work on generational recipients of welfare though but not take money from people if they have a drug addiction, they should be sent to a rehabilitation clinic.
@933KVRS9mos
Yes but if they have been on it for over a certain amount of time and only for certian drugs
@9336MMR9mos
No, only if they are both receiving money from the government (including employees and politicians) and have a criminal history related to drug abuse, and provide treatment for those testing positive
Yes, but provide treatment, a financial counsellor and case worker. Spending should be monitored and penalties for using/buying/selling drugs
@932V3SV9mos
@932F8PN9mos
No, welfare programs should be reduced
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