Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

The whole centre link system needs a major overhaul… the spending on employment providers should be total eradicated. It is fraudule!

More but for people who are playing the system.Mandatory psychological attendance for those who are playing the system.

The repairs should capped enough support provide benefits required As said government feedback admins

More, reform the system so it supplements a working wage rather than replaces a working income and deny benefits to immigrants

Help our New Zealand families who come over a little more then others who get money for immigrating to Australia or help the indigenous get on their feet and supply more benefits for families

we should have social programs but it should only be for 18 months and the rules and regulations should be stricter to ensure able body people who can work are not just gaming the system

Both, a Return to work, Maintain to return to work and Return to Study programs should pay more over shorter time frames with more practical and swift implementation, while permanent long term welfare should at least provide a living wage; which is further supplemented and checked by NDIS on the basis of need.

More, but only to prevent benefits being granted to people who are able to provide themselves with a comfortable living

No change in regards to restrictions, but increase benefits to the retired elderly, people with a disability, and others who are unable to work.

More, by payment to a cash card for the user with restrictions on the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, drugs.

Fewer restrictions and more services (NOT employment service providers) that actually help all people, including school leavers, immigrants, older Australians, and people with a disability find meaningful employment / volunteer opportunities.

Don’t know much about it

National/global basic income

I feel as though a reform is needed to eliminate those exploiting the loopholes

benefits should remain the same but ensure young families with children get assistance they need.

Current benefits need to be given to support not to replace a wage

More by providing free education

More, but increase pension, disability and parents benefits

Remove welfare benefits and replace with a universal basic income

Fewer, because the funds freed up by enforcing less stringent restrictions will allow welfare to be provided more effectively, strengthening the social security net.

Fewer for the elderly, sick and disabled. More restrictions and make it harder for those that can work but choose to bludge instead

Satisfied with current restrictions

it depends on what the changes are

They should give out payments without having a list of requirements you must meet every month in order to keep receiving welfare. Some people just cannot find employment due to their mental state, environmental situation, etc. and Centrelink doesn’t care. It can be really stressful when you’re in that position.

Restring some but not others

a lot of the time welfare payments made by the government curb its ability to invest in more economically and environmentally and socially benefical things such as increased investment in renewable energy sources or other environmental opportunities that will help curb the growing climate crisis. but it is essential that welfare payments are made to those in need in order to maintain higher standards of living across the nation and so i think its best that as of now the restrictions remain as they are.

More. But restrict for immigrants.

Fewer restrictions, but more restrictions for pension

Implement A universal basic income and remove the welfare system and costs of managing welfare.

Better regulated. There needs to be stricter control over immigrants benefits. Especially as overseas bank accounts cannot be monitored. Some are taking advantage of the system. A simple tick box declaring yes/no to overseas bank accounts is not good enough. There is fraud occurring in this section.

The system needs to be reformed completely

Only for carers pensions/allowance, old age and pensioners.

Fewer, but the screening process should be improved.

The answer is the mix of all of the options put together in varying degrees.

Each person/family situation is individual not the same dependant on each situation

Pay lots more for a limited time then nothing

MORE! But increase benefits for the elderly and disabled and deny benefits to immigrants

Fewer, benefits should be based on a case by case basis as current benefits don't provide enough support and does not cover enough conditions

Fewer, but crackdown on welfare cheats and other loopholes.

New system is needed like universal basic income. Need something when technology replaces all jobs

The same, but increase benefits for elderly and disabled

Less restrictions for Underprivileged, single widowed parents with kids that don’t have a second income from a partner, single widowed pensioners, more benefits for carers who are limited in their capacity to work, mental health assistance & for disabilities.

All taxpayers should beentitled to non means tested pension

More, but provide more benefits to single parents, disabled, elderly and youths. Regulate what people are spending on possibly

More, but increase support benefits for those struggling, such as the elderly, disabled or single parents etc

Neither, replace the welfare system with a UBI instead

Replace it with Universal Basic Income

Everyone should get UBI.

Job Start (Dole) payments should have a reasonable time limit due to the number of generational dole recipients

Provide a government funded job guarantee for all able bodied adults.

Fewer for citizens, however deny welfare to non-citizens.

Keep it as is, but reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income

Keep restrictions as they are. Increase all benefits from the current poverty line amount to a livable decent amount ro match the national cost of living standards

More, restriction such as means testing yearly and reviewing existing benefit holders to ensure that they are still entitled to the benefit. Also an increase on payments to the elderly and disabled.

The system needs an overhaul, because measures taken to reduce welfare fraud and abuse, has put people genuinly in need under the poverty line.

Expensive and bank aware change and more ethical behaviors is no included increase

Abolish welfare all of cut out ALL of the wasteful spending

Everyone should get a pension

More benefits for the elderly, more strict tests for disabilities

Remove the asset test

Increased verification for disabled pension, no cap on aged pension working supplement and reduced welfare benefits

I think single parent, deople with disabilities and aged need more support. People on job seekers who just choose not to work should have more requirements

What are the most common misconceptions about people receiving welfare, and why do they persist?

Your mother

How would you design a welfare system that balances support for those in need with the encouragement to find employment?

How might changes in welfare spending impact communities and their ability to support vulnerable populations?

Discuss how welfare systems in other countries compare to your own; what practices could be adopted or avoided?

What role should the government play in supporting individuals facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances?

How do cultural values influence perceptions of welfare and those who rely on it?

What are innovative solutions to ensure welfare systems are sustainable and effective in the long term?

Can you share a story about how welfare policies have directly affected you or someone you know?

What personal experiences have shaped your views on the welfare system and its impact on society?

How do you think welfare benefits should be distributed to maintain fairness among citizens?