Rather than attempting to punish struggling, low-income families, the government should be dealing with the underlying causes of neglect and delivering proper support for families in crisis, writes Fernando de Freitas.
Youth Allowance
Students: take a year off, miss out on Youth Allowance
Students are to meet today with Education Minister Julia Gillard to discuss proposed Youth Allowance reforms. The changes will make it difficult for gap year students to qualify for assistance.
Not much stimulation for the poor kids on youth allowance
One group not feeling all that stimulated by the latest twists of federal welfare policy are the young, writes Lionel Elmore.
Students aren’t talking ’bout a revolution
The catchcry of an “Education Revolution” may be popular in the Rudd government, but many university students are failing to see any hint of change.
