Media release: Budget 2021-22: More money for fraught compulsory income management scheme

The AIMN has developed a media release responding to projected spending on the Cashless Debit Card in the federal budget 2021-22, handed down on Tuesday 11 May 2021. This statement covers issues including the Government’s choice to continue funding of compulsory income management, a belated commitment to resourcing drug and alcohol support and rehabilitation services, and concerns about linking job readiness funding to the Cashless Debit Card.

You can read the full release here or on our Media Releases page.