Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 13th April 2022 - That is the question ACOSS is asking all political leaders and candidates, after Labor confirmed it does not have plans to raise JobSeeker.The social sector has expressed its disappointment…
Cassandra Goldie, Tuesday, 8th February 2022 - Reports that Treasurer Josh Frydenberg considers the economic situation in Australia is anywhere near “normal” and that we can leave the next stage of Australia’s future to the private…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 29th September 2021 - ACOSS says the “snap decision” will hurt those on lowest incomes and is urging the government to lift the rate of JobSeekerThe federal government’s decision to put a stop to COVID disaster…
Sophie Johnston, Monday, 12th April 2021 - Australia urgently needs an overhaul of our income support system, writes Sophie Johnston, who sets out the three elements she believes are essential for a new model.Navigating …
Rachel Siewert, Monday, 7th December 2020 - The Productivity Commission report into mental health showed the punitive nature of the income support system is adversely impacting people’s mental health. Given the issue…
Rachel Siewert, Wednesday, 29th July 2020 - If you make people spend all of their hard-earned savings before receiving income support then they are left in a precarious position, argues Greens Senator Rachel Siewert.We are…
Marcia Balzer, Thursday, 26th April 2018 - Baptist Care Australia executive director Marcia Balzer makes the case for an independent umpire to set income support payments and stop them being used as a political tool.How much…
Eva Cox, Tuesday, 5th September 2017 - Australia needs reforms that address the “inadequacy of victim blaming models” and far fewer secure paid jobs, writes Eva Cox AO.Welfare reform requires radical restructuring …
Wendy Williams, Thursday, 24th August 2017 - Australian jobseekers relying on unemployment benefits cannot afford a basic standard of living, according to a new report, which is giving rise to calls from the social sector for…
Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 23rd August 2017 - The Queensland region of Logan has been unveiled as the second site for controversial drug testing trials that target welfare recipients.Minister for Social Services Christian…
Rachel McFadden, Friday, 5th May 2017 - Speculation is mounting that the government could announce an extension of its controversial income support model, known as the cashless debit cards, in its 2017 budget.
In a statement,…