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Poverty & Social Inclusion

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2012-13 Budget Priority Statement: Recommendations for the Federal Budget. ACOSS Paper 179

January 2012

In this submission, ACOSS outlines policy recommendations for consideration by the Federal Government in its 2012-13 Budget. The submission aims to resolve the tension between the Govern-ment’s commitment to restore the Budget to surplus from 2012-13 and the urgency of social and economic needs not yet met, of key social and economic reforms not yet completed.

Our priority for the 2012-13 Federal Budget remains to ensure that no person is excluded from the benefits of economic growth and prosperity and from the opportunity to fully participate in society. Some of the policy building blocks to meet this goal have been laid, including the commitment to introduce a National Disability Insurance Scheme, the emerging policy focus on employment participation for people excluded from the labour market, and last year’s mental health reform package.

Beyond stereotypes: Myths and facts about people of working age who receive social security

May 2011

This paper aims to move beyond the myths and stereotypes to take a closer look at who these two million people are and why it is that many have not found paid work, despite falling unemployment levels.

Submission to Inquiry into Social Security Legislation Amendment (Jobseeker Compliance) Bill 2011

April 2011

Under proposed legislation, the compliance system will be amended to bring forward penalties for unemployed people who do attend appointments with Centrelink or employment service providers. If passed, this Bill will substantially increase the number of times that unemployed people are penalised or have their payments suspended for not attending appointments.

This submission gives our assessment of the proposed changes to the compliance system. ACOSS does not believe a strong enough case has been made for these changes, and recommends that the Bill be opposed.

Poverty and its Causes

October 2010

This factsheet has the most up-to-date statistics on poverty in Australia, including the on-going effects of the Global Financial Crisis. The five causes of poverty include inequalities in work and income, education, housing, health and services. There are recommendations on how poverty can be reduced.

ACOSS’ Election Platform : The Contest for a Fair Australia

August 2010

ACOSS' Election Platform outlines key priorities to build a fair Australia which ensures people on low incomes are not excluded because of social or economic disadvantage. We are calling for commitments from our political leaders on issues including: Work and income support; Affordable Housing; Oral health; Indigenous; Tax; Climate change; and measures to Strengthen the Community Sector.

Stop the Rot: time to fill the gaps in oral health

July 2010

More than one in three Australians delay or avoid dental treatment because they can't afford it and increasing numbers of people are sitting on long waiting lists for public dental care.

In this statement, the National Oral Health Alliance calls for more affordable and timely dental services, particularly for low-income Australians who are mostly likely to suffer from poor oral health.

Submission to the National Human Rights Consultation

June 2009

ACOSS supports the enactment of a national human rights act to improve the level of human rights protection in Australia. A national act must include economic, social and cultural rights in addition to civil and political rights in recognition of the inter-dependence of rights and the vulnerability of low income Australians to human rights infringements.

Who is missing out? Hardship among low income Australians

Who is missing out? Hardship among low income Australians

December 2008

This report uses recent research, including previously unpublished data, to compare living standards and financial hardship among different groups of low income Australians, especially those receiving income support payments. It is a contribution to the public debate over the adequacy of these payments, and the design of a better social security system.

It compares the living standards and well being of low income households within each of these groups using three yardsticks: deprivation of essential items (such as a decent and secure home and access to dental treatment), income poverty, and budget standards.

 

Social Inclusion Seminar Papers

October 2008

In October 2008, ACOSS held a seminar in Sydney on ‘Three dimensions of social inclusion' to help inform our policy development in this area.

Participants included ACOSS member organisations, representatives from relevant Government Departments, and academic experts.

 

COAG Reform Agenda - COSS Discussion Paper

August 2008

This discussion paper is intended to provide information about current processes and directions for reform of Commonwealth/State relations and to identify reform opportunities which will benefit low income and disadvantaged people. The paper has been written to assist in gaining the views of the community services and welfare sector on desirable directions for reform of Commonwealth/State relations which can then be used to help influence the reform process at various levels of government - Commonwealth, State/Territory and Local Government. This is a working document for the sector to use and provide feedback on and will form part of a wider consultation process with the sector.

 

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