A new report reveals welfare recipients—including those on disability, unemployment, or carers payments—face a mortality rate over nine times higher than those not accessing the welfare system, raising urgent concerns about systemic disparities. Meanwhile, political divisions over climate policy have resurfaced, with one lawmaker criticizing the Greens for aligning with opposition parties on logging legislation, which they argue balances emissions reduction with regional economic opportunities. The passage of the bill has been framed as a pragmatic step forward, though debates over its environmental and social impacts continue. The findings highlight deepening inequalities while sparking fresh tensions between climate action and economic development priorities.
Follow the day’s news live‘Profound’ increase in death rate for welfare recipients, report findsPeople receiving an income support including disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate more than nine times higher than people who did not access the welfare system, AAP reports.I think if One Nation and the Greens are voting together, the Greens are voting the wrong way on climate. … I’m very pleased that this passed the parliament. I’m very pleased that the Greens party room worked with me, the majority.This was a good day yesterday because it’s practical action. … [It’s] good for emissions, and also providing a route for investment and economic development in the regions where this logging has occurred and where now the economy can be diversified. Continue reading...
