A government proposal aims to reduce welfare benefits for individuals who have never held employment. Initial assumptions suggested these cuts would primarily affect asylum seekers. However, data indicates a broader group of people – those with no prior work history – could be impacted. The plan proposes lower benefit levels for this demographic. This challenges the narrative that the cuts are solely targeted at refugees. The extent of the impact on non-refugee populations remains a key point of discussion as the proposal moves forward. Officials are now reassessing the potential scope of the welfare changes.