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.
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Response rates from 3.2k Parramatta voters.
71% Yes |
29% No |
61% Yes |
23% No |
7% Yes, but provide treatment for those testing positive |
5% No, only if they have a criminal history related to drug abuse |
2% Yes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
1% No, this is a waste of time and money |
1% Yes, and immediately terminate benefits for anyone testing positive |
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Unique answers from Parramatta voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9HJY34R12mos12MO
Yes, if they have a history and are exhibiting the signs of drug abuse after an interview with a professional
@9JXWD399mos9MO
Yes, provide treatment for those who test positive, and test everyone earning money from the government, including employees and politicians.
@9JJBTWF10mos10MO
if they have a history of drugs, there should be a way to track spendings from the goverment point, so they can see if they are evn buying drugs
@9HKY37712mos12MO
Yes, but only if a trained employee sees the typical signs of addiction/substance abuse, and after they refer this recipient to an onsite specialist who comes to the same conclusion should they be tested (or voluntary)
@9ZMSSFB5 days5D
Illicit class 1 drugs like heroin, meth & cocaine, yes. But not for marijuana. If marijuana is off limits there is no scientific reason that alcohol should be allowed. The only notated cognitive effect from heavy, long-term marijuana usage is impairment to the short-term memory. Alcohol negatively impacts every part of the brain. If people are allowed alcohol there is no reason they shouldn’t be allowed marijuana
@9ZDJCJR2wks2W
Yes, provide treatment for those who test positive more than twice in 3 months and put restrictions in place to reduce access.
@9WK97VN1mo1MO
Yes, but for those who have a history or suspected of drug abuse and if they test positive. They should be allocated treatment and help while also facing a disciplinary action to the appropriate degree.
@9VCFLZ32mos2MO
i think drug testing should only be relevant after a certian period of time or randomly but it should not take thier welfare away but instead recieve help.
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