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Inadequate Income Support Leaves People In Poverty
ACOSS Welcomes Social Security Debt Reform
Delivering a fairer, more efficient social security system
Economic Reform Roundtable should mark start of ongoing, inclusive action to address national challenges
No more delays: Royal Commission backs calls for urgent alcohol reform
Economic Reform Roundtable Is Historic Opportunity
Dodgy welfare penalties must end, Greens urge Labor after second damning report in two weeks
Remove payment suspensions now after damning Deloitte report
RBA Must Cut Rates To Help People With Least
ACOSS calls for economic reforms to lift living standards for those falling behind: tackling tax reform, employment, housing, energy and human services reform
Greens call to stop all welfare payment suspensions in light of damning ombudsman’s report
Damaging Compliance System must stop immediately after damning Ombudsman report: ACOSS
Civil society calls for strong 2035 target
How are Australians adapting to climate change? Here are 729 ways
RBA Misses Opportunity To Provide Relief
Greens urge end to Robodebt, two years on from Royal Commission
Productivity roundtable an opportunity to raise living standards for all
Invitations to Economic Reform Roundtable and opening of consultation
Green’s housing plan to protect renters from unfair repercussions
ACOSS welcomes Treasurer’s ambition for major tax reform
Election Campaign Helping Rich, Ignoring Poor
No affordable rentals for someone receiving JobSeeker/Youth Allowance
ACOSS condemns racism and divisive rhetoric and tactics in election campaign
We need secure homes for all, not just ownership for some
Astounded: More dollars for everyone except those with the least
ACOSS welcomes new Community Sector Grants Engagement Framework
Advocates and Industry Unite to Urge Federal Government to Support Renters and Landlords with Energy Upgrades
HOUSING FUND CRITICAL TO ADDRESSING AUSTRALIA’S HOUSING CRISIS
ACOSS strongly opposes Coalition plan to cut public sector jobs to fund Medicare
ACOSS demands action after 10 income support recipients died
Funding boost for Community Resource Centre support programs
Crossbench and community sector leaders urge parliament to raise income support
ACOSS welcomes Ombudsman investigation into Targeted Compliance Framework and income support cancellations
Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis
Community and health leaders welcome draft alcohol laws in South Australia to prevent gendered violence
ACOSS responds to MYEFO: Government must do more not less
ACOSS statement on violence, hate crimes and discrimination across communities
Long-term unemployment rising while entry level jobs decline: New report
ACOSS demands immediate suspension of Targeted Compliance Framework and full, open legal investigation
Centrepay improvements to protect and empower Australians
Statement From Blueprint Expert Reference Group
People Receiving JobSeeker Five Times More Likely To Experience Multiple Deprivation: New Report
Extra support for WA communities impacted by natural disasters
PWDA and community organisations condemn government failure to act on DSP Senate Inquiry Report
Industry and built environment stakeholders call on Building Ministers to stay the course on the National Construction Code
Covid supports and community sector critical in Australia’s pandemic response – ACOSS welcomes Covid-19 Response Inquiry Report
Broad support for Australia hosting the 2026 UN Climate Conference
COSS Network Calls for Queensland Government to Engage Respectfully with First Nations Queenslanders