ACOSS statement regarding Public Service Commissioner Final Report on the Robodebt Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry
The Australian Public Service Commissioner released its report on the findings of its investigation into 16 individuals referred to it with respect to their role in Robodebt.
National Cabinet announcement of funding package for ending gender-based violence
ACOSS acknowledges the Federal Government’s funding announcement to address gender-based violence in Australia, made after the National Cabinet meeting on Friday 6 September.
People on low incomes cutting back on meat, fruit and vegetables
Almost three quarters of people receiving income support are cutting back on meat, fresh fruit and vegetables due to the low rate of payments and rising cost of living, a new survey by ACOSS has found.
Climate Change Authority Advice shows we can cut emissions faster, and need to be fairer
ACOSS welcomes the Climate Change Authority’s advice to Minister Chris Bowen that Australia can cut is climate emissions faster and also needs to do so more fairly, and we urge the government to go further.