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Religious organisations slam plan to shut down charities for minor offences

Luke Michael, Thursday, 6th May 2021 - Charity leaders say the sector is facing a red tape nightmare that will curtail charitable advocacy Major faith-based charities have united to condemn proposed changes that…

Financial counsellors say safe lending laws must not be axed

Luke Michael, Monday, 1st February 2021 - “These changes will harm individuals and families and are the last thing Australia needs as we chart a path to economic recovery” Over 90 per cent of financial counsellors believe…

‘We need to overhaul the system’: Welfare advocates say JobSeeker must be raised permanently

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 8th December 2020 - A new survey reveals that the pre-COVID JobSeeker rate left 41 per cent of recipients with just $7 a day after paying rent All the gains made from the temporary JobSeeker increase will…

COVID-19 creates new barriers for disadvantaged jobseekers

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 14th October 2020 - New analysis shows there are 106 jobseekers for each entry-level job in Australia The federal government’s privatised employment services program is failing vulnerable jobseekers,…

Senate committee says JobSeeker Payment must be raised

Luke Michael, Friday, 1st May 2020 - But the Coalition has rejected calls for a welfare boost The federal government needs to increase the JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance and Parenting Payment to ensure welfare…

‘You can’t pay half a bill’: Temporary welfare boost not enough for low-income renters

Luke Michael, Thursday, 30th April 2020 - Rental Affordability Snapshot reveals a chronic shortage of affordable rentals Less than 2 per cent of Australian rentals are affordable for people on the JobSeeker Payment, even…

Changes to JobKeeper payment labelled a win-win for charities

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 27th April 2020 - Community sector leaders say it will make a big difference during coronavirus Charities will now be able to exclude government funding in the JobKeeper turnover test, opening up …

Entry-level jobs for disadvantaged Aussies continue to shrink

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 16th October 2019 - Anglicare Australia’s latest report reveals entry-level jobs are tougher to find and more competitive to land Chris is required to apply for 20 jobs a month to prevent being cut …

Rental crisis worsens for low-income earners

Luke Michael, Monday, 29th April 2019 - Australia’s rental affordability crisis is only getting worse, with new research revealing the number of affordable homes for people on welfare is dwindling. Anglicare’s annual…

Robo-debt Faces Up to Landmark Court Case

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 6th February 2019 - The social sector has thrown its support behind Victoria Legal Aid’s “landmark” challenge of the controversial automated debt recovery system, known as robo-debt. Victoria Legal…

Calls to Remove Charity Status of Abusive Organisations

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 23rd October 2018 - Charities involved in institutional abuse that fail to enter the national redress scheme should lose their charitable status, abuse survivors say amid the prime minister’s national…

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