We can't have the so-called 'reforms' without changes in employer attitudes. Otherwise, for those like me, there will be few genuine prospects out there. I should know, I spend most of my youth looking for a variety of jobs.

Arjay, [content deleted for flaming].

From what I have read, employers are not happy with the prospect of having to employ disabled workers. Expecting employers to be able to change worlplace cultures, norms and attitudes is ridiculous. Let alone all the modifications to the workplace to accommidate workers impairments and needs so they can actually do the job. I say get to know all the workplace legislative requirements backwards and use them on every issue, it's a great way to fight back. The more people that use the Equal Opportunity Act and the Disability Discrimination Act the better. We must ensure that everyone feels and shares the pain of this backwards policy. A constant stream of complaints and lawsuits against employers will soon take the sting out of mutual obligation.

We all know the Howard Government just wishes to give the top end of town tax breaks and couldn't give a toss how much suffering they cause to our nations disabled. We must fight back and we do have the tools to do it!

But Pill you can live like a king in Bali on a DSP.Mamdouh Habib toured Pakistan and Afghanistan looking for a private school on DSP.

In 1965 there were only 3% of the working pop. on DSP.Today 16% of the working pop is on DSP.This is over a 500% increase.It is just too easy to get on.The reality is that unless something is done the economy will collapse and the genuinely disabled will be left to beg in the streets like other 3rd world countries.
This is all about individuals being more responsible for their own actions and survival.John Howard is doing you a favour.There is nothing ot fear if you are genuinely disabled.

Maybe Arjay you should read the above article, Ten Myths & Facts about the Disability Support Pension.

Andrew blows your argument away.

Your just a troll out to get your jollies posting crap to get a reaction. I will ignore you from now on.

Arjay claims there was a Disability Support Pension in 1965 and I do not believe there was. Please remind me what was it's name and who was eligible to receive it? I do recall 1966 vividly: Unemployed persons were able to received $4.50 per week for 12 weeks only.

The Invalid Pension commenced in 1910. To be eligible your level of incapacitation had to be permanently greater than 85%. This changed in 1991 to the DSP, to receive a DSP you need an incapacitation of 20% and not be able to work for more than 30 hours per week. I’m not sure what the $ rate of the IP was in 1965.