First published in 2012 by the Australian Council of Social Service
This inquiry is examining:
‘The adequacy of the allowance payment system for jobseekers and others, the appropriateness of the allowance payment system as a support into work and the impact of the changing nature of the labour market.’
The Inquiry is timely because it deals with unfinished business from the Harmer and Henry reviews three years ago. It is important because it assesses payments for those living in the deepest poverty.