Every few months, a new debate erupts about welfare, unemployment benefits, disability payments, or social support. Politicians argue about budgets. Commentators argue about “deservingness.” Bureaucrats argue about compliance. But almost no one talks about…

Over the years, I've written a lot about Australians who receive Centrelink support.

I've written about robodebt, mutual obligations, the cashless debit card, devastating dole-bludger narratives and the general struggle of trying to make ends meet while looking for work.