“Schedule 5 has very serious implications,” Ms Shearer said. “This measure gives government officials power to strip benefits received through the social security and family payments system from a person subject to an arrest warrant, even though that person has not been convicted of any offence.”

Wtf, what a gem!

Why is everyone so hell bent on neglecting the fundamental tenets on which a peaceful, and prosperous Australia relies.

Do these politicians not understand the moral and practical principles behind due process and presumption of innocence?