Thread by @calebcluff

OK - coming out of Parliament House: the Government is slating an omnibus of welfare bills designed to force those on the DSP back to Centrelink, with the premise of making the NDIS the new DSP. Much tougher reviews guidelines, fewer approvals. 1/3

Greens talking about the CDC:

*423 Cashless debit card (Senator Siewert): To move—That the Senate—

notes that the Government is in discussions with the big four banks, major retailers and EFTPOS around a possible national rollout of the cashless debit card (CDC); 2/3

Suggesting that CDC may be rolled out widely. 'Robodebt' scheme to be renamed in attempt to limit damage to govt. Talk about smoking-related illnesses being limited on medicare; changes to chronic heart disease and diabetes status. #auspol #robodebt #NDIS #medicare #health #DSP

*confirmed: big four banks will run the #CDC

#LNP and #OneNation shoot down the motion to prevent investigation. Seems likely #Indue card will be a thing, run by banks. All on #welfare welfare will be moved to the card: no exception, includes DVA and old age pension. #auspol #unemployed #CDC @maximumcuddles