Published: 2014
Total Pages: 14
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Income management has operated since 2007 in Australia in a number of different locations and forms. Drawing on the evaluations which have been conducted to date, this paper critically analyses the impacts and effectiveness of this scheme. It explains the different models of income management in use in Australia including the Basics Card, reviews how it is targeted and implemented, and discusses the findings of current evaluation studies, cost effectiveness, impact on child welfare and expenditure outcomes, incidents of financial harassment, and financial management skills. It concludes by considering the alternatives and presenting recommendations for reform.