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'Bad backs, a bit of depression and so on' - a throwaway line for some, a life sentence for others

  • Written by Michael Vagg, Clinical Senior Lecturer at Deakin University School of Medicine & Pain Specialist, Deakin University

Former prime minister Tony Abbott was widely reported in the media for remarks he made about the Disability Support Pension (DSP) while being interviewed on radio. This was a few days ago now, and no doubt Mr Abbott has gone on with his backbench duties and is perhaps getting ready for Christmas with his family. It’s old news now in media...

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