These systems are gratuitously cruel. They generate political capital by positioning people who receive benefits as ‘not like us’ & have become a cash cow for providers administering these routines of fatuous make work.

These systems serve the interests of those who profit from them. Including those who seek to increase division & mistrust in our communities.

#AusPol #MutualObligation

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/26/more-than-300000-australians-had-centrelink-payments-cancelled-illegally-new-analysis-shows?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

More than 300,000 Australians had Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, new analysis shows

Peak body for community legal centres finds number of payments suspended due to IT glitch higher than department initially identified

The Guardian
@26pglt Agree 100% Bring on Universal Basic Income.