Australia – 2,600 dead within weeks after declared fit for work by Centrelink
‘The horrific death toll is revealed by Figures released by the Department of human services. Around 100 people per month have been dying, shortly after being ruled well enough to take a job.
There are many thousands more who have been forced into a situation that is having some form of detrimental effect on their health. This is a scandal too.
Some critics are demanding an inquiry. The controversial assessment process is being blamed. It is based on a table that lists a number of possible disabilities that might show a degree of incapacity to work. This is further refined through a number of sub-categories that carry with them a given weight in points. Then the person involved has to reach a minimum of 20 points to be considered for disability support.’
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