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Why do the powers-that-be presume that because people are poor they can’t run their own finances?

Super is your money, but there are rules on how you use it. Our expert explains how to navigate three complicated super moves.

Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them.

The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live.

Millions of people receiving Centrelink payments such as JobSeeker and rent assistance will see a boost after the federal budget goes through. Learn about what it means for you here.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped Labor’s first fully-fledged budget after a ‘lil one last October and guess what? Renters and folks who receive Centrelink payments were shafted. Who’d have thunk it!The TL;DR is that Aussies on JobSeeker will cop an extra $40 a fortnight, so single folks with no children will…

'I don't think we have ever had this many people over 65 below the poverty line before.'

Christopher Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes look back at a Guardian Australia scoop and tell how initial shock gave way to disbelief, frustration and then – finally – vindication

Officers will have to consider whether domestic violence is a factor when determining if welfare recipient is part of a couple