Welfare
Could Australia have a universal basic income? Part One
The idea of a basic income for everyone is gaining traction worldwide. Following trials of a universal basic income across......
Cracking down on the cash economy
A move by the Australian Government to crack down on the ‘black economy’ and target welfare fraud is concerning experts,......
Tragedy leads to new LGBTI laws in South Australia
The tragic death of gay British tourist David Bulmer-Rizzi in January has led to the passing of three landmark bills......
Not everyone happy about welfare cards, despite improvements
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says that cashless welfare cards have had a “positive” impact on some regional communities. It’s been six......
Who’s afraid of the big bad bludger?
The government’s new “investment” approach to welfare, launched today by Social Services Minister Christian Porter, will aim to target “high......
Lateral thinking needed on ways to protect children
This week is Child Protection Week and South Australia is grappling with 260 recommendations from the Nylan Royal Commission in......
Clean energy supplement to be scrapped
The Federal Government’s plans to scrap the clean energy supplement has raised concerns that those living below the poverty line......
New campaign to give disadvantaged Australians a voice
Duncan Storrar had been living on the minimum wage most of his life and struggled to survive for a long......
Blanket policy of Welfare Debit trial called into question
Welfare Debit Cards are being initiated as a system of financial control imposed on recipients of government welfare payments in......
Activist anger following Dutton’s “offensive” refugee comments
Words have power to influence and inform opinions in the wider community, especially when they are spoken by our elected......