The Australian government recently enacted laws in its 2014 Budget to reform the Family Payment system that is currently in place. Reforms have also been applied to eligible income support recipients in relation to the Education Entry Payment.
Required:
Discuss both of the following:
1) Explain what the law was regarding the Family Payment system and Education Entry Payment prior to the changes put forward, and the nature of the abovementioned changes. Your explanation should indicate when these new measures will begin and cease (if applicable).
2) From a policy perspective, consider whether it is desirable to implement these changes. Please consider this in the context of fairness, efficiency, equality, protection of government revenue and any other relevant considerations.