If you’re going to drug test, start with pollies

Updated May 12 2017 - 10:41am, first published 10:40am

An element in Tuesday’s federal budget that has everyone talking is the proposal to trial drug-testing of unemployed people. Those caught with drugs in their system will have their benefits quarantined to ensure they are spent on the basics such as food, shelter and clothing. 

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