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Raising the Rate of Newstart
A summary of why the rate of Newstart needs to be raised and what Government needs to do to strengthen our social security safety net
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Income tax cuts: the implications and inequities
This briefing reviews evidence of the social & economic effects of income tax cuts, including the implications for inequality
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Briefing paper: Are allowances adequate?
This analysis show current income support payments are inadequate, even when additional supplement payments are factored in
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Status Resolution Support Service Payments
Cuts to essential support payments & services are being progressively rolled out, forcing thousands of asylum seekers into destitution
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Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform Bill
This bill risks undermining the independent voice of charities
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What's wrong with the cashless debit card?
This briefing finds the cashless welfare card is not supported by evidence, is expensive, and risks damaging individuals & communities.
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Drug-testing income support recipients
The Society opposes drug testing people who receive income support. There is no evidence that mandatory drug testing has any positive effects.
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#LetThemStay campaign calls for compassion
This briefing explains the situation for asylum seekers brought to Australia from PNG & Nauru, & why we support the campaign to #LetThemStay here.
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Deadline for asylum seeker applications: briefing
Background information about the arbitrary application deadline and flawed process that has been imposed on asylum seekers who arrived by boat.
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FAQs on penalty rates decision
Find out why we oppose cuts to penalty rates, & how these cuts hurt people on low incomes & undermine the fairness of our employment system.
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Asylum seekers and refugees on Manus and Nauru
A briefing about the situation on Manus Island and Nauru, why we are concerned, and what you can do to help (updated Nov 2017).
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Factsheets and policy briefings
