Sydney Morning Herald | PM warns of tough welfare sanctions Courier Mail PRIME Minister Tony Abbott has flagged tough new sanctions for welfare recipients who don't send their children to school. AND he will consider action against states and territories that fail to meet his truancy standards. Speaking on Friday at the launch of a ... Tony Abbott warns of truancy sanctions in wake of Twiggy Forrest report Calls to block welfare recipients from buying alcohol, gift cards Abbott launches indigenous employment review |