Welfare
Major charity slams mandatory drug testing
The St Vincent de Paul charity has raised questions of the Governments plan to mandatory drug test Newstart recipients. A......
The cashless welfare card is coming to Bundaberg
The federal government announced on Thursday that the cashless welfare card will be extended to the division of Hinkler, in......
More tests to get the dole – the Drug Test to roll out in Canterbury
The government has announced further details of the controversial new plan to implement drug testing for welfare recipients. Canterbury and......
South Australian council becomes the first to support raising Newstart
Welfare groups, union and businesses have all been calling for an increase in the level of the Newstart Allowance for......
Migrants to face tougher pension requirements
Migrants to Australia will soon find it harder to qualify for a pension, due to the federal government’s proposal to......
How fair is welfare?
According to a joint report from the Anti-Poverty Network SA and Public Health Association of Australia, receiving welfare payments can......
Could Australia have a universal basic income? Part Two
In 2016, Switzerland held the first vote on a universal basic income. 77% of Swiss rejected it. Mainstream political acceptance......
Could Australia have a universal basic income? Part One
The idea of a basic income for everyone is gaining traction worldwide. Following trials of a universal basic income across......
Cracking down on the cash economy
A move by the Australian Government to crack down on the ‘black economy’ and target welfare fraud is concerning experts,......
Tragedy leads to new LGBTI laws in South Australia
The tragic death of gay British tourist David Bulmer-Rizzi in January has led to the passing of three landmark bills......