ACOSS statement regarding Public Service Commissioner Final Report on the Robodebt Centralised Code of Conduct Inquiry
The RBA should not overreact to a small rise in inflation from 3.6% to 3.8% but should in fact cut interest rates at its next meeting to stop more job losses and ease growing household financial distress, said ACOSS.
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.
ACOSS applauds Senate amendment to bill to help communities share in the benefit of the energy transition
ACOSS welcomes the passage in the Senate of the Net Zero Economy Authority Bill with the Senate agreeing to amendments to include First Nations representation on the Board, and ensure communities are supported and benefit from the transition.