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While low-income relief welcome, more than just a quick fix needed
Response to reporting of one-off social security payments in economic stimulus package
Small business calls for economic stimulus to include Newstart increase
Commit to Fair Funding for Fair Pay this International Women’s Day
GDP figures and coronavirus underscore need for effective economic stimulus targeted to those with greatest need
Long-term solutions to food insecurity on table in Perth
Survey shows ACT community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty
Yet another federal government MP calls for Newstart increase
Survey shows community services and workers at risk from funding uncertainty
Independent academic research confirms that cashless debit card is stigmatising, impractical and unnecessary
Energy Security Board rates energy outlook for vulnerable customers worse than last year
UNSW and ACOSS report shows 3m Australians living in poverty
Report shows three million people in poverty in Australia and why we must act to support each other
Reform super tax breaks to properly fund aged care, and fix inequities before increasing super guarantee – ACOSS to Retirement…
Government’s cashless-debit scheme with big banks is a shameless attempt to distract from need for Newstart increase
Solutions are clear to major national challenges impacting people’s daily lives – ACOSS budget submission
Statement on Government’s proposed change to Centrelink income reporting
Local Government Areas (LGAs)-Extended Contingency Arrangements from 20 January 2020
ACOSS welcomes emergency funding for community sector organisations in bushfire response
Bushfire crisis – ACOSS calls for Government action on recovery, preparation and prevention
ACOSS Statement on Bushfire Crisis
A Message from Cassandra Goldie
Survey shows charities do not have enough resources to keep up with demand
Short-sighted MYEFO misses opportunities to reduce hardship while supporting jobs
PM called on to protect equal pay funding for feminised caring sector
Political inaction on climate change is hurting our most vulnerable, worsening poverty and inequality
Dangerous and outrageous – Councils of Social Service condemn proposed funding cut to national voice for First Nations women on…
Statement on repeal of Medevac
Government must stop cutting income support for people doing it tough
Universities, students and community sector meet to address student poverty
Survey Of 892 young people on Youth Allowance and Newstart reveals shocking rates of deprivation
Call to cut energy bills for people on low incomes while acting on climate change
Under-funded services are symptoms of an unsustainable tax system – ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie
PC’s holistic approach to mental health reform charts a positive new direction
NSW Deputy Premier and Nationals Leader urges Morrison Government to reconsider Newstart position
Single most effective step to reduce poverty this Anti-Poverty Week
Retirement Incomes Review Panel lacks credibility on low-income issues and must be expanded
Minister must retract offensive Newstart comments, apologise and take urgent action
Productivity Commission highlights need to increase Rent Assistance and invest in social housing
Budget balanced: Govt. out of excuses
Parliament must stand firm against expensive, ineffective, demeaning policies designed to distract from urgent need to increase Newstart
Government’s drug testing policy demeaning and flawed
GDP figures confirm economic case for urgent increase to Newstart and investment in social housing
Labor’s opposition to inhumane robodebt more evidence error-ridden program needs to go
“More food for my kids”; “replace worn-through clothing”; “keep a car running to get to a job” – ACOSS survey…
Unnecessary, demeaning cashless debit card unfairly targets people just because they can’t find paid work
ACOSS welcomes Australian Medical Association’s support for an increase to Newstart
Report that Government removed recommendation for Newstart increase alarming

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