Alcohol, drugs and electronics; are these items that welfare payment should really be spent on? The honest truth is that many Australians take advantage of the government’s unemployment system. Unemployment benefits is a welfare program where people who are employable, that are currently unemployed receive money from the government so they are able to support themselves while they are finding a new job.
Currently the purpose of unemployment benefits is not being achieved. This is due to many people choosing to live their life relying on welfare payment instead of finding a job. It is clear that people rather be paid for not working as it is a lot easier,