Twiggy slams welfare card plan

Leading businessman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest says cash payments should not be available under the government's plan for a welfare card.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Andrew Forrest (L) in Sydney

(AAP) Source: AAP

The federal government's planned version of a debit card for welfare recipients has come under fire from its architect.

Leading businessman Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest recommended a ban on access to cash payments, so they can't be used to buy drugs and alcohol.

The government wants a portion of cash to be available under its plan, which Mr Forrest says is a failed feature of Labor's Basics Card.


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