Bill Shortens welfare nation, page-8

Is it possible that the reason migrants born overseas are over represented
is that they probably did not have access to superannuation for a good part of their working lives and therefore are more likely to receive a full or part age pension?

Could the disparity in carer payment be because a lot of migrants are closely bonded to their families and are looked after by a family member when in need of care whereas those born here are more likely to be in a nursing home and would not be reflected in the figures?

I haven’t researched the specifics but put the above as a possible explanation.

From the article it appears that Australians born here are over represented on the dole and disability support pension which if correct seems a contradiction when comparing with those from overseas. Not certain why this would be.

On the carers payment it should be remembered that those that care for their loved ones at home is a far cheaper option than people who opt to go into a nursing home. So those migrants who look after those that need care at home are actually saving the country
big time.

cheers