The Member for Mandurah says the community doesn't need any more negative labels which is implied by the welfare drug-testing announcement.
David Templeman is also concerned drug testing welfare recipients could lead to increased crime and homelessness in the region.
"What we need in Mandurah is jobs and investment into the future.
"Where is the Federal money for additional health services required to assist those who would be directed to drug rehabilitation?
"Unfortunately, removing welfare payments from people will hit children the hardest, as they are the ones who are most vulnerable."
It follows Sunday's announcement by Federal Social Services minister Christian Porter to make Mandurah the third and final site of the government's controversial drug-testing trial for welfare recipients.
From 1 January 2018, the two-year Drug Testing Trial across three locations will test a total of 5,000 new recipients of Newstart Allowance and Youth Allowance for illicit substances including ice, ecstasy and marijuana.
About 15 per cent of these - approximately 750 people - are expected to be tested in the Local Government Area of Mandurah.
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