Anglicare Australia's Executive Director Kasy Chambers has called for the abandonment of the Government's proposed welfare drug tests, calling them a distraction from failures of the social security system. “There has been unprecedented outcry over the low rate of Newstart and failures of the robodebt system in recent months. Dredging up this bill now looks like a red herring,” Ms Chambers said.

Anglicare Australia has renewed its call for an independent body to set income support rates. The call follows today’s revelations that the Government interfered in a Parliamentary Inquiry’s recommendations on Newstart rates.

Anglicare Australia is looking to recruit a motivated and thoughtful Research and Policy Officer to join our team, beginning immediately.

Anglicare Australia is calling for a national plan to tackle the housing affordability crisis. This echoes calls made by the Council of Capital City Lord Mayors.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has launched his new cabinet, which has seen some new faces emerge in the key portfolios for the Anglicare Australia Network.

As part of its election wrap-up, Anglicare Australia pledged to continue working with the Government.

Anglicare Australia has congratulated the Coalition and Prime Minister Morrison on regaining government. Executive Director Kasy Chambers said that Anglicare Australia will continue to work with the Government for a fairer country.

Anglicare Australia has released open letters to the Federal Government and Opposition today seeking commitments for quality, affordable aged care. Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers said older Australians deserve to know what the next government proposes to do to improve aged care.

Anglicare Australia is calling on Federal and state governments to invest in housing for people on the lowest incomes. The call is made as Anglicare Australia releases its Rental Affordability Snapshot. The Snapshot surveyed over 69,000 rental listings across Australia and found that there is a chronic shortage of affordable rentals across Australia.

Anglicare Australia has called on the Federal Government and Opposition to sign on to key commitments to make Australia fairer ahead of the Federal Election. Anglicare Australia Executive Director Kasy Chambers said Australians want action on poverty before tax cuts.