Why does Auckland Action Against Poverty oppose these sanctions?
What do these sanctions mean for sole mothers and their children?
How many mothers are affected by these sanctions?
Do these sanctions affect sole fathers?
What proportion of sole parents are affected by these sanctions?
How do these sanctions affect Māori and Pasifika?
How many children are affected by these sanctions?
What does this have to do with poverty in Aotearoa?
How do these sanctions get applied?
What do these sanctions have to do with child support?
How else can I support the campaign?
Why does Auckland Action Against Poverty oppose these sanctions?
Answer
There is no justification for using the welfare system to economically punish sole mothers and their children, especially not in the name of a failed ‘child support’ policy.
The welfare system should ensure that sole mothers are able to have the financial security and independence necessary to raise their children.