Violence is gendered and so is poverty
Anti-Poverty Week stands in solidarity with all victims of violence. Executive Director Toni Wren attended the Women’s March 4 Justice in Canberra with Cassandra Goldie,…
Senate Inquiry into JobSeeker legislation inundated with 375 submissions in a few days
A huge number of submissions have now been uploaded to the Senate Community Affairs Committee considering the legislation before the Parliament to legislate the $25…
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Updated Briefing on Poverty, JobSeeker & Working Age Payments
We’ve now updated our Briefing on Poverty, JobSeeker & Working Age Payments. You may find it useful if you are making a submission to the…
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JobSeeker decision plunges millions into poverty
Announcements today that the Federal Government will replace the $75 per week Coronavirus Supplement with a $25 per week permanent increase will plunge up to…
Federal Government has chance to lock in poverty gains
The Federal Government has an historic opportunity to lock in the gains made to reduce poverty by granting a permanent increase in critical income support…
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Concerns that poverty will rise with Government decision on further cuts to the Coronavirus Supplement
Anti-Poverty Week, like many of our supporters and partner organisations, is deeply concerned that income security cuts announced on November 10 will create unnecessary poverty…