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Labor drops plan to reduce access to disability pension for drug and alcohol-related conditions

Albanese government backs away from controversial change as part of once-in-a-decade review of disability pension eligibility criteria

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2022

Stage-three tax cuts condemned as ‘unconscionable’ as Acoss report shows extent of poverty

Advocates say it should be a ‘source of great shame’ that one in eight people live in poverty in such a wealthy country

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2022

Should you leave your money in superannuation or put it towards a deposit for a first home?

Allowing first home buyers to draw their superannuation will likely, over time, push up house prices, according to many leading economists, but are you better off leaving your money in your super fund or pulling it out for a home deposit?

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Labor won’t commit to an increase in jobseeker payment

Shadow assistant minister Andrew Leigh confirms the party has dropped plans to review the benefit

The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2022

Scott Morrison says best way to help renters is to ‘help them buy a house’

Prime minister’s comment came in response to question about lack of relief for renters in federal budget

The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2022

Federal budget 2022: Election sweeteners could trigger earlier rate hikes

Economists warn cost-of-living giveaways will only offer temporary relief for households and could backfire by pushing up inflation and interest rates.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2022

Welfare budget labelled band-aid solution

Advocates say the government's latest federal budget failed to adequately address key issues that tackle the rising cost of living and housing.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022

From 'problematic' bogans to the COVID divide: Australia's messy relationship with class

Big inequalities exist in Australia, but the issues of class are often missing from our public and political debates.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Tackling poverty is good economics: report

COVID-19 support payments changed lives, but progress on reducing poverty has rapidly reversed and financial stress is roaring back, a report says.

AAP · Mar 1, 2022