Policy Monographs
Working Towards Self-Reliance: Three Lessons for Disability Pension Reform
To successful reduce the number of pensioners on disability support, policymakers must apply the lessons of other welfare reforms. Disability pensioners must be categorised based on their ability to work; provided tailored job search assistance; and required to follow mutual obligation conditions. Finally, the incentive to switch from unemployment benefits to DSP must be reduced.
Jessica Brown is a Research Fellow in the Social Foundations Program at The Centre for Independent Studies.
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