The reality is that Australian farmers are business people and their primary obligation is to feed, clothe and educate their own families and those who work for them. This is becoming increasingly difficult. If society generally wants Australian farmers to feed the world then there needs to be a strong market signal sent that underpins the economic success of current and future farmers.
This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing