Automating activation in Australia: a critical policy discourse analysis of the new employment services model

• Published in: Critical policy studies Vol. 18; no. 1; pp. 131 - 149
• Main Authors: Papadopoulos, Angelika, O'Keeffe, Patrick
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 02.01.2024; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Activation; Automation; Discourse analysis; Employment; Employment agencies; employment services; Obligations; Politicization; Reforms; Services; Social security; workfare

This article critically analyses the policy discourse that accompanied the introduction of the 'New Employment Services Model' (NESM) into the Australian social security system. Critical policy discourse analysis of documents presenting reforms to employment services provision shows that t...