I can&#x27;t say I know much about Australian welfare systems, but here in the US it can be a bit of a trap, since welfare benefits drop fast once your savings or income rises, resulting in a huge disincentive to get off welfare, and furthering the sense of hopelessness, and presumably, the drug and alcohol use.<p>To what extent does Australian welfare gradually taper off as a means to incentivize saving, instead of punishing it?