“With only 66 people coming off income support ... out of 30,000+ recipients reviewed, it seems the eligibility checks have been a monumental waste of time and money.

“The government would have likely spent more money carrying out the checks than the money they’ve clawed back from these people, meanwhile 30,000+ recipients have gone through a stressful process that didn’t need to occur in the first place.

“In Senate estimates today the Department of Social Services admitted they were reviewing the process, which to me is a concession that the process isn’t working as they hoped.

“I urge the government to stop this awful process that is causing stress to vulnerable members of our community. It is obviously not saving money and is just causing harm.”