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Why not give it to the poor? The country can afford it.

1 July 2025 Michael Taylor 10

In a wealthy country like Australia, poverty should be a policy choice – not a natural condition. Yet here we are, in 2025, with government income support payments that sit well below the poverty line, […]

Woman beside "Raise the Rate for Good" text.

Independent committee calls on Federal Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker as top priority third year in a row

11 March 2025 AIMN Editorial 1

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release The Federal Government’s own independent Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee has called for a substantial increase to JobSeeker and related income support payments as its top priority recommendation […]

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Australia needs more than a rate cut

18 February 2025 AIMN Editorial 2

Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release ACOSS urges all parties and candidates to commit to delivering more direct support rather than rely on the Reserve Bank to address financial hardship following today’s rate […]

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Why not give it to the poor? The country can afford it.

Independent committee calls on Federal Government to raise the rate of JobSeeker as top priority third year in a row

Australia needs more than a rate cut