Latest social security News

Albanese government advancing reforms to combat financial abuse
Greens Push For Economic Security Reforms For Women
More Australians surviving cancer than ever before, but new research shows the hidden legal and financial cost is mounting
Around 90% of refugee kids live in poverty in their first year in Australia: report
Statement on a Significant Matter – Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s Yearly Report to Parliament
Address to the Super Members Council (SMC) Super Summit, Parliament House, Canberra
Governments reforming tax systems to boost growth but revenue pressures continue to mount
Labor extends racist and failed compulsory income management indefinitely
New report tracks cost of Australia’s migrant waiting periods
New report tracks economic outcomes for migrants in Australia
Robodebt compensation payments to be exempt from tax, recovery arrangements and income testing
Improvements made to welfare system
The best time to think about your pension is before you need one
September indexation to deliver more cost-of-living relief
Human Rights Commission urges Australian Government to ‘hit pause’ on NDIS reform Bill
Employment Services “punishment Without Trial” Is Back
Got money questions? How to get chatbots to give you accurate answers
New Inflation Figures 29 July
Trump has $1,000 baby accounts. In contrast, Australia delivers a lifetime of savings
Community Services Ministers’ Meeting 17 July
Treaties Committee recommends ratification of Australia-Uruguay Social Security Treaty
New Inflation Figures 24 June
One week to go: Bundle of joy for new parents as paid parental leave expands to 6 months
Paid Parental Leave To Expand To 6 Months
Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home
Economic Bulletin May/June 2026
Submission On Social Security Amendment Bill
HKUST Prof. ZHANG Limin Honored with Certificate of Merit at the Fourth National Award for Excellence in Innovation
The Hon Patrick Gorman MP Radio interview – ABC Radio Newcastle
Improving Welfare System Efficiency
Government clears the way to automate decisions about people’s survival
How integrating tradition and self-care has strengthened public health in the Americas
CGTN: Putting people first: A guiding principle in China’s governance
Coalition policies will divide our communities and damage our environment
Coalition Plan to Restore Living Standards and Protect Australians’ Way of Life
Coalition budget reply fuels division when Australia needs unity
A Coalition government would restrict access to welfare payments to Australian citizens
Targeting financial assistance to those most in need
BUDGET ELEVATES NATIONAL FOCUS ON FAIRNESS AND EQUITY
Businesses, investors ‘flying blind’ when trust in government statistics declines
Indigenous children face systemic racial discrimination in criminal justice system, UN committee warns: Australia
Public Servants Are Forgotten Heroes Of Australia
Most think income support is too low to live on
Family environment shapes life outcomes across generations
Community sector calls for gas levy and housing tax reform
ACOSS concerned by predictions of rising unemployment in 2026
Coalition launches first wave of Australian values migration plan
Minister Anna Tenje visits KI’s new Centre for return to work