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The government should implement random drug testing for individuals receiving jobseeker benefits.

PoliticsDrug TestingOct 8, 2026score 1.052 posts · 5 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses a government proposal to implement random drug testing for individuals on jobseeker benefits. Users are reacting to this policy by suggesting similar mandatory testing and lifestyle restrictions for Members of Parliament (MPs).

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The government should implement random drug testing for individuals receiving jobseeker benefits.
Parent: Public PolicyEntity: Jobseeker benefitsSub-entity: Drug testingImpact: neutralDate: Oct 8, 2026Target: random drug testing for jobseekers
Mandatory drug and alcohol testing should be required for Members of Parliament.
Parent: GovernmentEntity: Members of ParliamentSub-entity: Drug and alcohol testingImpact: neutralDate: Oct 8, 2026Target: mandatory testing for MPs

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Our current National government proposing random drug testing for people on jobseekers benefits. Given the importance of their jobs, I think maybe it should be mandatory for MPs. That and breath testing for alcohol. Similarly, I think their wage in parliament should match that of job seeking benefit, and the meals they get when at parliament be the same as school dinners. It might concentrate their minds a bit on what the impacts of their decisions actually are
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Our current National government proposing random drug testing for people on jobseekers benefits. Given the importance of their jobs, I think maybe it should be mandatory for MPs. That and breath testing for alcohol. Would be interesting, Hogseth has probably broken breathalyzers by being out of maximum range.
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