Controlling what beneficiaries can buy

[C_T_Russell]

How dare they block the dole bludgers from buying cigarettes and alcohol while their kids go hungry.

So then would you prefer those out of work to be abandoned, with no help whatsoever? 

What about their children, if they have them? What about their homes, how do you think they'll be able to pay their rent or mortgage without help? 
Assuming everyone on an unemployment benefit is really a 'dole bludger' is nonsense, but it does appear to be exactly what this govt wants everyone to think.

If you've never lost your job then you can count yourself extremely fortunate.

If you look closely at the policy it's only affecting those on a worksheets benefit AKA dole, and will only affect those who are not actively looking for work.
I highly doubt many on the dole would be paying a mortgage and if so they are likely actively looking for work and won't be affected will they?
And giving welfare funds instead of physical cash to those who actively sit on their butt's which is what this policy is actually targeting will ensure their money goes to food and rent instead of being blown on things such as alcohol.
They say it didn't work when Australia tried it, bit we should be able to learn from their mistakes and improve on it.