Newcastle Herald Letters to the Editor: Saturday, September 14, 2019

September 14 2019 - 12:30am
Very poor form to attack those less fortunate
Very poor form to attack those less fortunate

HERE'S a thought Mr Morrison: Newstart and Youth Allowances need to be increased to give the unemployed a chance to live with a modicum of dignity. Many are in their current situation through no fault of their own and cannot obtain jobs which don't exist. Instead of another costly government bureaucracy for drug testing benefit recipients, use the money to offer a $75-a-week increase to those who volunteer to have the proposed cashless card. Too easy. As a self-professed Christian, I think you exhibit no discernible Christian traits whatsoever. Instead of tackling the real issues facing Australians, such as water and energy security, climate change, housing affordability and the rising influence of the Chinese Communist government in our region (not to mention the PFAS contamination problem), you choose to attack the less fortunate Australians to divert attention from your government's failings. Shame.

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