Labor to oppose remote work-for-dole bill
‘The Labor caucus has agreed to oppose changes to
a controversial remote employment program, urging the government
to consult with Indigenous Australians.’
a controversial remote employment program, urging the government
to consult with Indigenous Australians.’
‘Labor has confirmed it will oppose changes to a remote work-for-the-dole program,
believing the adjustments do little to fix the “discriminatory” scheme.
‘The Greens have also rejected the changes, leaving the government
with a very tough task getting its plans through parliament.
‘More than 80 per cent of participants in the
Community Development Program (CDP) are Indigenous. …
‘Labor is worried introducing the national compliance framework
to remote communities will do further harm to
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. …
‘”What is the government trying to hide?
The government is sitting on the final evaluation of CDP,
which they have admitted is complete,”
Greens senator Rachel Siewert said.’…
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