Project Summary: 2000 words Describe social democratic and neoliberal perspectives of welfare and welfare states and identify key differences between the two Discuss the current dominance of the neoliberal perspective of welfare/welfare states in Australia and why this perspective could be considered to be in opposition to social justice values Discuss and examine Mendes’ arguments in favour of a social democratic perspective of welfare and welfare states in Australia Demonstrate suitable engagement with subject learning materials and appropriate academic literature Demonstrate appropriate academic writing and referencing skills