ation. This occurs when people such as women, migrants, and Aboriginals who have the same abilities, education, training, and experience as other workers, but are not treated as equals with respect to hiring, occupational access, promotion, or wage rates. Aboriginal Australians are a perfect example of a group, which is subjected to employment related discrimination. Aborigines who are employed, typically have poorly paid jobs which can be highlighted by 1994 data which shows that 59 per cent of Aboriginals had an income of less that $12000, whilst only 11 per cent had an income of over $25000. (Jackson, McIver 1998)Similarly women are also a good example of a group which is subjected to employment related discrimination. Data from 1996 shows that the average weekly income for females in full time employment was only 78.5 percent of the average weekly income for males in full time employment.(Jackson, McIver 1998) Migrants are also exposed to similar discrimination as many migrants can not speak English. Migrants are often first dismissed in a recession, and whilst the speaking of English is essential in employment, migrants are still undoubtedly over represented in the employment group. Discrimination such as this experienced by these groups, is a major reason why women, migrants, and Aboriginals make up such a large proportion of Australians who are currently living under the poverty line.The Social Security System is used a means of alleviating poverty. These means involve pensions, benefits, and allowances for those people who suffer from the factors that bring about poverty. These include Aged and Invalid pensions, Unemployment benefits, Family Allowances, Supporting Parents benefits, and Medicare benefits. Although it is obvious that the Social Security System does assist in alleviating poverty, many problems arise from such a system. One of the most talked about problems amongst Australians is that of the 'dole bludger’. A...
