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Just seven rentals in Australia are affordable for a person on JobSeeker

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th April 2022 - “Australia’s housing crisis has reached fever pitch” There are just seven rentals across Australia – all share houses – that are affordable for a person on JobSeeker, new data shows.…

Aged care on the edge, but there is a path forward

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 6th April 2022 - After 20 reviews, a royal commission, and a global pandemic, the crisis in aged care in Australia has been thrust firmly into the spotlight. Ahead of this year’s federal election, …

The five ideas Australia needs now

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 23rd February 2022 - “Our hope is that parties and candidates will sign up to our ideas – and work with us to turn them into action” With Australians set to head to the polls in a matter of months, Anglicare …

The job market is bouncing back, but not for everyone

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 21st October 2021 - New data finds there are 27 jobseekers across Australia competing for each entry-level job While many are labelling Australia’s low unemployment rate a success, new analysis from…

Basic income: An idea whose time has come

Kasy Chambers, Monday, 6th September 2021 - Our experience during the pandemic showed how a secure income can change lives for the better. So why shouldn’t Australia have a permanent basic income, asks Kasy Chambers, Anglicare…

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…

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