The scheme will be extended from 18 to 26 weeks by 2026,at a cost that is set to exceed $600 million a year.
The unlawful debt recovery scheme started in 2015 and falsely accused welfare recipients of owing money to the government.
The new card is expected to be simpler to use,available in many more stores and welfare recipients will only be placed on it voluntarily.
The indexation increase to welfare payments is about two weeks away.
The consultation report for the new Disability Employment Services model will be released on Monday ahead of the September jobs summit.
The federal minister’s sense of social justice was forged early in life,then sharpened by the juxtaposition of austere public policy against stories of great personal hardship.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth is overhauling the nation’s domestic violence hotline and preparing to crack down on online gambling.
A consultation report taking in the views of almost 500 experts and advocates urged a more inclusive understanding of the groups affected by gender-based violence.
The summit will bring unions,employers and interest groups together to reach “common ground” on enterprise bargaining,gender equality,migration and other issues.
The first meeting of women’s safety ministers since the election of the Albanese government may finalise a 10-year plan to reduce domestic and family violence.
Catherine Fitzpatrick was appointed to a key role two days before the election was called. The new government says she can reapply in a new transparent process.