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Media Contact
We welcome inquiries from media organisations for interview requests on ACOSS' policy positions and reaction to policy developments affecting low income Australians.
ACOSS Media and Communications Coordinator Fernando de Freitas
Office: 02 93106209
Mobile: 0419 626 155
Email: fernando@acoss.org.au
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Latest Media Releases
Major parties must agree to increase Newstart to reduce worsening poverty
22 May 2013
The Australian Council of Social Service today called on the nation's major political parties to agree to move urgently to legislate an increase in low income support payments, such as Newstart... [ Read more ]
Targeting Budget waste needs to free up spending for poverty alleviation: ACOSS
17 May 2013
The Australian Council of Social service has said it is very concerned with elements of the Opposition's Budget reply speech that would see income reduced for the poorest people in our community.
"On... [ Read more ]
ACOSS calls on major parties to agree to increase Newstart
16 May 2013
The Australian Council of Social Service today welcomed the passing of a motion in the House of Representatives declaring that the rate of Newstart Allowance is too low.
"We praise the Australian... [ Read more ]
Budget secures landmark disability and education reforms, but gaping hole for poorest on allowances
14 May 2013
"ACOSS warmly welcomes the Federal Government's vision to secure disability care and dental and schools reform and the strengthening of public revenue to secure funding for these and other services,... [ Read more ]
Joint Community Sector Response to Federal Budget
14 May 2013
Who: CEO's and representatives of major charities and national community welfare organisationsWhen: 10am Wednesday May 15, 2013
Where: Senate Courtyard, Parliament House, Canberra
Leaders of... [ Read more ]