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Tess Ikonomou

Welfare card caused 'shame', says minister

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has moved to dump the cashless welfare card, which caused people to feel "shame and anguish".

The Albanese government introduced its reform to the lower house on Wednesday, which would result in the controversial welfare card being abolished.

The bill will also stop any new welfare recipients from being placed onto the card.

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