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Get over welfare, Leyonhjelm tells parents

Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm says most welfare payments for parents should be abolished.

Senator David Leyonhjelm
Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm wants Australians to be able to buy fireworks again. (AAP)

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Liberal Democrats Senator David Leyonhjelm believes it's unfair for childless Australians to be subsidising the lifestyles of those who choose to have "little blighters".

Speaking in support of legislation which would strip childcare and other benefits from parents who don't immunise their children, Senator Leyonhjelm said most welfare payments for parents should be abolished.

"The government is not your parent or your spouse - get over it," he told the Senate on Monday.


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