QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator ALLMAN-PAYNE (Queensland) (14:45): There is clear and longstanding evidence that private job providers frequently exercise their power over welfare recipients in ways that are harmful, including payment suspensions. Advocates are now telling me that, despite the current crisis, many job providers are still refusing phone appointments, forcing welfare recipients to travel.

How bad does the fuel crisis need to get before the government considers suspending compulsory obligations?