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 ]
Lack of action to increase Newstart Allowance fails most disadvantaged
13 May 2013
Community welfare groups have expressed deep disappointment today at the news that the federal Government will not include a much needed increase in the below poverty line Newstart Allowance payment... [ Read more ]
Bread and Water Call to Action: Show your support for increase to Newstart
8 May 2013
Join Community Press Conference – 12.00 Thursday May 9, 2013
Redfern Park, Sydney NSW (Chalmers street end, near grand stand) MAP
Bread and water will be supplied to symbolise the meagre existence of... [ Read more ]
Adequacy of carbon price compensation must be legislated
8 May 2013
The Australian Council of Social Service today called for legislation to ensure that an independent, transparent review of the adequacy of compensation arrangements under the carbon pricing mechanism... [ Read more ]