The report mentions the new income management regime in Australia, which links the welfare payments to children’s school attendance. The reform is aimed at reducing the money used to buy alcohol, drugs and pornography and ensure that ‘the money meant for children’s welfare is used for that purpose’.
Citation: James Anaya, 'Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people:Summary of cases transmitted to Governments and replies received' (2008) A/HRC/9/9/Add.1