Cape York Welfare Reform

The state government has committed to work with the federal government, the Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership and local leaders on welfare reforms in 4 Cape York communities: Aurukun, Hope Vale, Coen and Mossman Gorge.

The welfare reforms aim to:

restore social norms and local authority
change behaviours in response to chronic levels of welfare dependency, social dysfunction and economic exclusion
provide alcohol and treatment support, improved educational opportunities, better health services, economic development and income management support

The welfare reforms are linked to the alcohol reforms.

As part of the trial, the Parliament passed the Family Responsibilities Commission Act 2008, which established the Family Responsibilities Commission.

Last reviewed: 17 August 2009