26 Apr 2018

Govt overhaul of welfare system 'imminent'

From Morning Report, 6:09 am on 26 April 2018

The Government's overhaul of the welfare system - promised as part of Labour's confidence and supply agreement with the Greens - is imminent. The Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, says she'll be announcing more details in the next three to four weeks. Excessive sanctions, ensuring access to entitlements and a review of Working for Families will be included in it.