Callous move will make life impossible

DISPLAYING all the insensitivity of an administration that casually lied as it squandered taxpayers’ money in the boom times, the Coalition is introducing policies which will make life impossible for thousands of vulnerable people.

If there is any sense of justice left in what passes for this Government’s conscience, it should immediately withdraw its heartless proposal to cut rent allowance supplements and welfare payments.

Even by the appalling standards of a regime that openly favours the rich while squeezing the poor, it is a callous move that will force thousands into emergency accommodation because the financial impact of such changes will make it impossible for them to meet rent costs.