‘New’ JobSeeker payment will plunge people into poverty
Feb 23rd, 2021
Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia have come together to condemn the Government’s announcement on the JobSeeker payment, which has come after months of uncertainty.
Poll shows JobSeeker increase is urgent
Feb 15th, 2021
A dramatic new poll shows financial counselling and emergency relief services across Australia are worried about cuts to JobSeeker. The poll of shows that cuts will see many more people in need of help.
Cuts to JobSeeker will lead to housing stress and homelessness
Feb 11th, 2021
Anglicare Australia is calling on the government to raise the rate of JobSeeker payments for good. The call follows the release of the latest Poverty and Inequality in Australia report.
UnitingCare Australia and Anglicare Australia say cuts to JobSeeker are a ticking time bomb
Feb 10th, 2021
Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia are urging the Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker payments for good. Research from two of the largest charitable networks in Australia shows that cutting payments back to their old rates will plunge people back into poverty.
Dire consequences if lending laws are axed
Feb 1st, 2021
Anglicare Australia is urging Parliament to keep Australia’s responsible lending laws. The call comes as a new report predicts dire consequences if the laws are axed.