"The new benefit will provide all solo parents, irrespective of the cause of solo parenthood, with defined benefit criteria; rates and income exemptions," said Mr King (Minister of Social Welfare).
The next is the Hansard from 25 October, 1972, which shows Hon. L.R. Adams-Schneider, Minister of Social Welfare (soon to be replaced by a Labour government Minister as per above) detailing the expected cost of the DPB.
"The cost of the proposed domestic purposes benefit is estimated at up to $250,000 a year."
Adjusting for benefit inflation, that's around $4 million by today's standards.
So what is the bill for today's DPB recipients? $2.3 billion
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Anybody get 20 Accross in the crossword? I'm stuck.
Bloody National Party - no doubt motivated by concern over women not divorcing from abusive relationships - sad it became a lifestyle for so many.
Bloody National Party - no doubt motivated by concern over women not divorcing from abusive relationships - sad it became a lifestyle for so many.
You can say that again.
Rick - 20 Accross is "Offended". Just like we should be that the welfare state has blown out to it's monster size.
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