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Social sector slams decision to extend ‘dehumanising’ cashless welfare card

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 10th December 2020 - “The Morrison government has failed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people once again,” one community leader says. Community groups are dismayed by the Senate’s decision…

Finding ground, new policy networks and a holiday message for government

Contributor, Wednesday, 2nd December 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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With federal parliament this week set to debate the government’s plan to cut income support at Christmas…

JobSeeker boost hasn’t impacted the rates of people seeking work, economists say

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th November 2020 - Community groups are strongly opposed to the government’s planned cuts to the JobSeeker payment The higher rate of JobSeeker during the coronavirus pandemic has…

State budgets, a social housing construction blitz, and 16 days to end gender-based violence

Contributor, Wednesday, 18th November 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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ACOSS pays tribute to the determination of all who campaigned and challenged their unlawful debts via …

Anti-poverty advocates slam ‘cruel’ welfare cuts

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th November 2020 - Prime Minister Scott Morrison says keeping the current supplement rate would “hold Australia back” Community groups are dismayed by the federal government’s decision to slash …

Momentum grows for Steggall climate bill following US election result

Luke Michael, Monday, 9th November 2020 - More than 100 organisations have written a joint letter to MPs asking them to support the bill, which has been backed by the NFP sector Joe Biden’s US election victory should compel …

Gambling harm awareness, engaging with interpreters, and a thank you for community workers

Contributor, Wednesday, 4th November 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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This week ACOSS appeared at the Senate Inquiry into the JobMaker wage subsidy for people under 35. ACOSS…

Government looks to reduce payment suspensions for welfare recipients

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 4th November 2020 - Advocates say the move will lessen recipient anxiety and could halve the number of suspensions People on income support who accidentally breach their welfare requirements will…

Disappointing budgets, casualised employment and take me to your board

Contributor, Monday, 26th October 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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In response to the recent federal budget, ACOSS highlighted that while it provided a glimmer for hope on …

Community sector celebrates equal pay renewal

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 14th October 2020 - “This is a testament to the work of advocates, as well as the leadership of Minister Ruston, that this was achieved,” a community sector leader says. The federal government’s decision…

Anti-Poverty Week, Paying to Work, and the Cost of Living in the NT

Contributor, Monday, 12th October 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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ACOSS kicked off Anti-Poverty Week with its Post-Budget Webinar on Monday. MC Patricia Karvelas, presenter…

Australia’s community sector and COVID-19, working to make ends meet, and access to NILS

Contributor, Wednesday, 23rd September 2020 - All the latest news from the Councils of Social Service of Australia.

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Australia’s community sector and COVID-19: Supporting communities through the crisis, was recently…

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