Cassandra Goldie, Monday, 22nd March 2021 - The passing of the paltry JobSeeker rate through Parliament last week was Australia’s greatest fairness failure yet, writes ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie.Last week, Australian…
Cassandra Prigg, Thursday, 4th March 2021 - An increase in JobSeeker to $80 a day would change a young person’s life and their future – the problem is that politicians lack the willpower to make this happen, writes Cassandra Prigg.…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 23rd February 2021 - “This rate is far too low, and we will see the continuing impacts of this on rates of disadvantage, poverty and homelessness in Australia”The community sector has severely condemned…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 10th February 2021 - ACOSS has outlined its six steps for recovery and renewalThe policy vigour and community-minded approach shown by the Morrison government during Australia’s COVID-19 response…
Luke Michael, Friday, 5th February 2021 - We look at ways to stay fresh and motivated during a long job searchIt’s no secret that trying to land a job can sometimes be just as tough as the job itself.And with research showing that…
Luke Michael, Monday, 11th January 2021 - We look at how jobseekers can start this year off on the right footWhile a new year can offer a fresh start for jobseekers, it can be daunting coming off the Christmas break and having …
Luke Michael, Monday, 21st December 2020 - As a turbulent-filled year comes to a close, Luke Michael reflects on the sector-defining moments of 2020. What a year 2020 has been. No one could have predicted how much the year …
Contributor, Tuesday, 15th December 2020 - A new study highlights significant misunderstandings about the scale and scope of Australians who receive unemployment payments.Australians receiving unemployment payments…
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