Struggle for Aussies on income support ‘national shame’
Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.
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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers’ concerns
State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.
Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more
Welfare recipients will get an increase in their payments after key legislation passed federal parliament.
Woman who brought down robodebt tells of debt terror
Deanna Amato was issued with a $2500 debt during the robodebt scheme and her case was the basis for the program being ruled unlawful.
Morrison ‘looking for problems’ to justify welfare cuts
An ex-deputy secretary says former prime minister Scott Morrison showed little empathy for people on welfare and looked for problems to justify budget cuts.