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Anti-poverty advocates term Federal Budget “missed opportunity”

Anti-poverty advocates term Federal Budget “missed opportunity”

Politics & Economy

Cost of living remains front of mind for many Australians, with inflation devastating household finance. Treasure Jim Chalmers announced some...

Advocates call for welfare payment reform to echo policies of 2020

Advocates call for welfare payment reform to echo policies of 2020

Politics & Economy

Six years ago, the then Morrison government doubled the rate of JobSeeker with a COVID supplement. The fortnightly boost to...

Disadvantaged Australians facing increased financial stress during fuel crisis

Disadvantaged Australians facing increased financial stress during fuel crisis

Social Justice

The cost and availability of petrol across the country remains front of mind after millions of Australians travelled over the...

Poverty increase linked to 2022 Victoria floods, report finds

Poverty increase linked to 2022 Victoria floods, report finds

Politics & Economy Science & Environment

A new report in Victoria has revealed a strong link between natural disasters and poverty across the state. The Ripple...

Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over rising inequalities

Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over rising inequalities

International Politics & Economy

The number of Gen Z protesters has rapidly increased in recent months, with rallies unfolding worldwide. Places like Nepal, Madagascar,...

One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds

One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds

Politics & Economy

​​More Australians are falling under the poverty line according to the latest report from the Australian Council of Social Services...

Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty

Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty

Politics & Economy Social Justice

In a speech last week, Australian Treasure, Dr Jim Chalmers, pledged “meaningful and substantial” cost-of-living relief as the centrepiece of...

Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases

Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases

Politics & Economy Social Justice

Five years ago, the Morrison government doubled welfare payments, offering a temporary Coronavirus support measure. Welfare recipients received an extra...

Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees

Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees

Politics & Economy

A report has found increasing risks of poverty and homelessness for Australian retirees who rent. The report found most older...

Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still failing to prevent poverty

Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still failing to prevent poverty

Politics & Economy

The Australian Council of Social Service recently released their 2024 Raise the Rate Survey, revealing the majority of Australians on...