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Govt to Reboot IT Welfare Platform

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 14th April 2015 - 
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The Federal Government is about to begin a project to replace the Department of Human Services decades-old welfare payment IT system. Minister for Social Services Scott…

ACOSS Push on Indexation of Pensions

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 2nd April 2015 - 
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Welfare peak body, the Australian Council of Social Service has called on the Federal Parliament to reject the plan to lower the indexation of pensions and instead focus…

Young and Old in Employment Trap

Xavier Smerdon, Monday, 30th March 2015 - 
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The Abbott Government must deliver on its promise to create an effective and sustainable jobs plan for all Australians, according to the National Welfare Rights Network.…

Why Co-operative and Mutual Businesses Are Key to Welfare Reform

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th March 2015 - 
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With confirmation of a Senate Inquiry into Co-operatives and Mutuals and the endorsement of member-owned businesses in the McClure Report on welfare, it is time to think…

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Think Carefully Before Importing Kiwi Welfare Model

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 10th March 2015 - 
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Australia should think twice before adopting the New Zealand welfare model as suggested in the recent McClure Report, writes Michael Fletcher Senior Lecturer, Institute…

NFPs React to McClure Welfare Review

Xavier Smerdon, Wednesday, 25th February 2015 - 
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The Federal Government has released the long-awaited final report of the review of Australia’s welfare system including controversial recommendations around Disability…

High Rents Boosting Homelessness

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 22nd January 2015 - 
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Homelessness services in Victoria have seen a 30 per cent increase in demand over the last year, according to new figures. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare…

Revised GP Co-Payment Still Bad Policy: ACOSS

Lina Caneva, Thursday, 11th December 2014 - 
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Welfare peak body ACOSS has warned that the Federal Government's revised GP co-payment proposal creates an ongoing risk to people on low incomes who may be discouraged…

Report Reveals Welfare Payment System

Xavier Smerdon, Thursday, 9th October 2014 - 
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A “no disadvantage” grace ­period for welfare recipients under a new streamlined welfare payment system is expected to be among the recommendations…

Govt Backs Down on 40 Jobs a Month Plan

Xavier Smerdon, Tuesday, 7th October 2014 - 
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The Federal Government has backed down on its controversial proposal to require unemployed people to apply for 40 jobs a month in order to keep receiving the dole, instead…

Political Vision Needed to Assist Vulnerable – Salvos

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 30th September 2014 - 
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The Salvation Army has called on all political parties in Victoria to consider the needs of disadvantaged and vulnerable in the lead up to the November State election. In…

Kevin Andrews Stands By Comments

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 23rd September 2014 - 
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Federal Minister for Social Services Kevin Andrews has refused to back down from controversial comments he made about the New Zealand welfare system. Amidst negotiations…

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