Endometriosis is a permanent condition. Women with it are in severe pain that can go on for many years. They cannot readily find work, their chance of a career are close to zero and, so, they often live in poverty. Often they cannot go for job interviews due to agonising pain, so they cannot get Jobseeker.
Amendment
Amendment to 0073G
Where a diagnosis of Endometriosis has been given by a gynaecologist, this shall be automatically accepted by Centrelink as a definite permanent disability. The Disability Pension shall be immediately granted on provision of such medical certificate. These cases are to be given the highest priority in Centrelink pension processing.