Category: Federal Politics
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Big spending on immigration detention while many are stranded below the poverty line
While the Federal Government continues to pour money into immigration detention, our social security system is in dire need of reform.
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How does the 2020 budget impact young Australians?
The government has handed down a belated budget designed to steer Australians out of COVID-19, but what’s in it for young people?
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Pressure mounts on Morrison Government to increase JobSeeker payments post COVID-19
By Meika Bottrill | @meikabottrill As Australia begins to relax COVID-19 restrictions, many are concerned that the JobSeeker payments will be the next to go. (Image Source: United States Studies Centre) Advocates for the JobSeeker scheme have spoken out about their disappointment with the speculation of payments returning to the equivalent of $40 a day…
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JobSeeker to return to mutual obligations from June 9
The government has announced that from today it is reinforcing mutual obligations as a requirement for individuals to receive JobSeeker payments.
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Is there a blanket of smoke covering our politicians’ eyes?
Australia is currently suffering from some of the most devastating bushfires. In a time of tragedy, we often seek leadership, support and policy changes from our politicians. But is that support actually there?
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Australian Government moves forward with couples counselling for DV despite objection from womens safety experts
Women and children’s safety advocates have expressed their dismay over the Australian Government’s decision to move forward with its “Specialised Family Violence Services” (SFVS) despite experts’ disapproval.
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