This review’s purpose was to identify how to make Australia’s welfare system fairer, more effective, coherent and sustainable and encourage people to work.

Overview:

The review, which was led by Patrick McClure AO, provides a comprehensive analysis and set of recommendations on simplification of Australia’s welfare system.

It recommends an integrated approach which builds on four pillars of reform:

• Simpler and sustainable income support system
• Strengthening individual and family capability
• Engaging with employers
• Building community capacity

The Government will consider the Report’s recommendations and will make further decisions on these as part of a longer term vision of Australia’s welfare system.