Welfare
Live cattle exports resume under cloud of new animal cruelty claims
Live cattle exports resumed today after being suspended for nearly two months. But while cattle traders are happy, the news......
Disability Support Pension rules tightened
The Federal government has tightened the requirements for the Disability Support Pension, making it harder for future applicants to qualify.......
Carbon compensation favours pensioners over the unemployed
A large portion of the carbon debate has revolved around the compensation that will occur as a result of the......
Proposed Social Security Amendments
The Government’s amendments to the Social Security Legislation Bill have caused quite a stir.The Job Seekers Compliance Bill is set......
Foodbank Australia, the welfare sectors’ pantry
Among the Government’s Budget announcements on Tuesday was a commitment of $1 million dollars a year to help the charity......
Social mobility stalled in Australia – but is university for all the right solution?
New research released by the Smith Family has found that a person’s family background is still a major factor in......
Teenage Mums – Welfare or Work?
Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced plans to bring a tougher stance on Teenage Parents who recieve welfare, the plans being......
Welfare groups voice concerns ahead of the Federal Budget
Twelve different welfare groups have slammed the Government and Opposition’s approach to welfare in the upcoming budget. In a crisis......
Australia approaches welfare with sticks not carrots
Prime Minister Gillard has made it clear that she intends to be tough on welfare in the coming budget. The......
Welfare groups cautious of carbon tax
Welfare groups have joined businesses and workers unions in expressing reservations about the government’s carbon tax. Minister for Climate Change......