Latest Australian Council of Social Service News

Three in four people in households reliant on JobSeeker live in poverty
Raising Rates Will Push More People Out Of Employment
Australia risks the high unemployment of Canada and New Zealand
Intergenerational report paints an alarming picture of the future that calls for bold reforms
Income Support Needs Real Increase Not Just Indexation
Australia needs long-term migration strategy, not short-term politics
‘A turning point’: South Australia first in the nation to deliver landmark alcohol laws
ACOSS rejects racist statements and stands in solidarity with First Nations communities
More than 9 in 10 people on JobSeeker struggling to afford food as unemployment climbs: New report
Around 90% of refugee kids live in poverty in their first year in Australia: report
Workers, business, social sector and environmentalists unite on gas reservation for Australia
New report tracks economic outcomes for migrants in Australia
Trust tax reforms a long-overdue essential step for fairness, ACOSS says
ACOSS welcomes confirmation refugee intake will remain at 20,000
JobSeeker Falls From Same Rate As Pension To 68% Today
Billion-dollar premium driving cost-of-living pressures: consumer, small business and social sectors
Government Must Protect People Amid Rising Unemployment
Housing tax reforms critical for affordability and fairness – now we need more low-income housing and limits on excessive rents
50,000 People Call For Australian Human Rights Act
Passing NDIS Bill leaves people with disability at risk of serious harm, ACOSS warns
Business and civil society alliance calls for national migration summit to move debate beyond politics
Advocacy organisations oppose plans to revive harmful welfare penalties
ACOSS condemns Pauline Hanson’s racist and deeply offensive public statements
Investor tax reform an historic victory for fairness and housing affordability
ACOSS condemns divisive rhetoric, calls for solidarity and inclusion
Parliament Should Pass CGT And Negative Gearing Changes
Government must not switch income support payment cancellations back on
Employment services overhaul a chance to fix broken system
National online seminar to explore how human rights help fix critical social challenges
Parliament should back housing tax reforms, say community and housing sector peaks
Historic housing and trust tax reforms welcomed but people with the least miss out (again)
Food Relief and Access Support grant applications now open
Budget must protect those most at risk of economic shock
Domestic Gas Reserve To Lower Bills For Households
Higher interest rates will push more people into unemployment – and onto poverty inducing Jobseeker Payments
PWDA backs Human Rights Commission President’s call for national Human Rights Act
PWDA backs President of AHRC call for a national Human Rights Act
Government must genuinely collaborate with disability community on NDIS reforms
Targeted support to sustain food relief across Western Australia
ACOSS Condemns Anti-immigration Rhetoric
Australians want nothing more than a fair return for their gas: submission to Senate Inquiry
New Premier’s recovery fund offered for first time after Cyclone Narelle
AUSTRALIANS WANT MORE DONE TO REDUCE POVERTY
CGT discount inquiry report demands bold action on housing
New analysis shows unfairness of capital gains tax discount
Super Tax Reform Important Step Toward Fairer Taxation
ACOSS is deeply concerned by what unfolded during protests in Sydney earlier this week, including the use of force by NSW Police…
Regional Traineeship Grants Boost Local Skills And Jobs