7am ‘Payment suspended’: Hundreds of thousands caught in unfair system
Oct 23, 2023
The podcast discusses the unfair practice of suspending welfare payments by private companies in Australia, highlighting the hardships faced by recipients. It explores the lack of accountability in the system and the government's response to these suspensions. It also delves into the evolution of privatisation in the welfare system and proposes solutions to address issues with the payment system.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Unfairness and Lack of Accountability in Welfare Payment Suspensions
03:17 • 5min
Government's Response to Payment Suspensions by Private Providers
08:46 • 4min
The Evolvement of Privatisation and Power in Australia's Welfare System
12:35 • 2min
Addressing Issues with the Welfare Payment System
14:18 • 3min