Single parents should not be singled out

The decision by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to question the entitlements of single parents is a sign of the attitude of the current coalition towards the vulnerable and financially impoverished in society.

The comments of the minister, as reported in your paper, represent only the opening salvo in an upcoming campaign against those forced to draw social welfare payments.

The minister may talk about a welfare trap for single parents but the reality is that most people do not like to draw welfare.