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Call to bring back inheritance tax to tackle wealth gap

Inheritance taxes are economically efficient and reduce inequality between those who work for an income and those who earn income from wealth, economists say.

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7 Op Shops In Sydney You Need To Visit For Your Next Thrifting Adventure

Here at PEDESTRIAN.TV we do not gate-keep, so here's Sydney's ultimate thrifting list to find the best goodies.

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Shelving of poker machine reforms 'sickening'

Tasmania's government has parked their commitment to "nation-leading" harm minimisation poker machine reforms.

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Extra crisis homes needed in family violence 'hotspot'

More housing and crisis accommodation is needed for survivors of family violence in a remote and regional area dubbed a "hotspot".

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Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

AAP

'It will be a complete loss': mum's plea to prevent childcare closure

Samaritans is pegged to close its Woodberry and Newcastle sites.

Newcastle Herald

'Never been harder': job seekers barely scraping by

The cost of rent, food, and petrol are taking a toll on people living on Centrelink payments and forcing them to skip meals and make other difficult choices.

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Average jobseeker has $135 weekly shortfall on basic costs, report finds

Often nothing left for other necessities or emergencies, Anglicare says, with Centrelink payment levels ‘trapping people in poverty’

The Guardian - AU

Wearing many hats: Canberra op shops struggle to balance needs of community

The stores are at the forefront of the cost-of-living crisis.

The Canberra Times

'Worst ever': low-income earners hit by soaring rents

Crushing rent increases are becoming the new normal with lower-income earners and people on welfare priced out of the market, Anglicare Australia has warned.

AAP

Changes to Australia’s property tax concessions could net $60bn over decade, crossbench senators say

David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie point to PBO modelling showing budget savings even while continuing existing owners’ capital gains tax discount

The Guardian - AU

‘Incredibly disturbing’: calls for audit of out-of-home care providers after court hears Aboriginal baby’s aunt refused as carer due to same-sex relationship

Two of the biggest Aboriginal groups in NSW claim racism is ‘rife’ in the child protection system, which needs an overhaul

The Guardian - AU

Reform call after baby's gay aunt refused as carer

Advocacy groups want legal changes after an adoption agency refused to consider an Aboriginal baby's aunt as a carer because she was in same-sex relationship.

AAP

Morning Mail: King Charles diagnosed with cancer, charity accused over Aboriginal care, school attendance falls

Monarch will step back from public duties during treatment, palace says; Anglicare refused family member as carer ‘because of same-sex relationship’

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Anglicare Sydney refused to assess Aboriginal baby’s aunt as carer because she was in same-sex relationship, court hears

Magistrate says orders ‘would have robbed’ the nine-month-old girl, who has complex needs, of being raised by her family

AAP

Jobless being 'churned' through employment system

Australia's employment system is failing to help those it should be serving who are increasingly being subject to "draconian" conditions, according to a report.

The Guardian - AU

There are 26 jobseekers for every entry-level position in Australia, report finds

Anglicare chief says its survey shows more than 500,000 people are being ‘left behind’, with demand for starter jobs outstripping supply across country

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Charity wants tax cuts switch to ease cost of living

Stage three tax cuts will soon mean Australia's highest earners better off while leaving those struggling with cost of living behind, Anglicare says.

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No campaign accused of ‘Trump tactics’ – as it happened

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As Perth's new rental stock hits worst level since 2009, family left facing 'one battle after another'

A new report shows Perth recording its fewest new rental listings since 2009, and residents are feeling the pinch more than ever — including Lisa Dodson, who shares her home with her two adult sons, their fiancées and her mother.

The Guardian - AU

Lack of affordable housing is harming regional Australia, Anglicare chief says

Kasy Chambers says skyrocketing rents are having flow-on effects on jobs and other services such as aged care

The Guardian - AU

Anglicare asked to review procedures after royal commission finds it failed to report sexual assault

Organisation found to have ‘lacked a trauma-informed approach’ and failed to support disabled woman appropriately

The Guardian - AU

Commonwealth rent assistance has no effect on Australia’s housing affordability, Anglicare says

Report finds that not only is CRA inadequate in alleviating rental stress, but that the way it’s calculated neglects those most in need

ABC News

Rental affordability decreases 44 per cent across Melbourne, Anglicare Victoria analysis reveals

An annual snapshot reveals the number of affordable rentals in Melbourne and regional Victoria decreased by 44 and 40 per cent respectively in one year.

ABC News

Brisbane rents rose by $150 in a year, and under one per cent are affordable for welfare recipients, report finds

Anglicare surveyed nearly 3,000 properties advertised in Brisbane over a weekend in March, finding the median rent had jumped from $500 to $650 a week over the past year.

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