In 2011 the level of public spending on the welfare state by the British Government accounted for £113.1 billion, or 16% of government. By 2020 welfare spending will rise to 1/3rd of all spending making it the largest expense followed by housing benefit, council tax benefit, benefits to the unemployed, and benefits to people with low incomes.
34% Fewer |
58% More |
25% Fewer |
43% More |
6% Fewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most |
8% More, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
3% Fewer, current benefits do not provide enough support |
5% More, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled |
2% More, and deny benefits to immigrants |
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1% More, current benefits should be capped |
See how support for each position on “Welfare” has changed over time for 28.3k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Welfare” has changed over time for 28.3k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9KX6KQX2mos2MO
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
@9KD5WJV2mos2MO
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
@9K8TZN22mos2MO
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.
@9HKY3775mos5MO
More, but only to prevent benefits being granted to people who are able to provide themselves with a comfortable living
@Blueflare452yrs2Y
No change in regards to restrictions, but increase benefits to the retired elderly, people with a disability, and others who are unable to work.
@9338CF42yrs2Y
More, by payment to a cash card for the user with restrictions on the purchase of alcohol, tobacco, drugs.
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