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Poverty

Poverty increase linked to 2022 Victoria floods, report finds

Poverty increase linked to 2022 Victoria floods, report finds

Politics & Economy Science & Environment

A new report in Victoria has revealed a strong link between natural disasters and poverty across the state. The Ripple...

Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over rising inequalities

Protests unfold worldwide as Gen Z push back over rising inequalities

International Politics & Economy

The number of Gen Z protesters has rapidly increased in recent months, with rallies unfolding worldwide. Places like Nepal, Madagascar,...

One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds

One in Seven Australians live in poverty, new report finds

Politics & Economy

​​More Australians are falling under the poverty line according to the latest report from the Australian Council of Social Services...

Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty

Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty

Politics & Economy Social Justice

In a speech last week, Australian Treasure, Dr Jim Chalmers, pledged “meaningful and substantial” cost-of-living relief as the centrepiece of...

Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases

Anti-poverty campaigners rally for welfare payment increases

Politics & Economy Social Justice

Five years ago, the Morrison government doubled welfare payments, offering a temporary Coronavirus support measure. Welfare recipients received an extra...

Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees

Increasing Risks of Poverty for Renting Retirees

Politics & Economy

A report has found increasing risks of poverty and homelessness for Australian retirees who rent. The report found most older...

Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still failing to prevent poverty

Raise the Rate Survey 2024: Australian income support payments still failing to prevent poverty

Politics & Economy

The Australian Council of Social Service recently released their 2024 Raise the Rate Survey, revealing the majority of Australians on...

One girl every three seconds: Australian movement seeking to protect girls from child marriage

One girl every three seconds: Australian movement seeking to protect girls from child marriage

International Social Justice

Australian women are rallying  together to protect the world’s most vulnerable girls, as data reveals 12 million girls under the...

New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians nationwide

New report highlights growing rental stress for low-income Australians nationwide

Politics & Economy

A new report has found Australians on the lowest incomes are being priced out of rental markets across the country,...

Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform

Landmark report makes urgent call for youth justice reform

Social Justice The Law

A landmark report from Australia’s Human Rights Commission reflects long-standing calls for youth and child justice reform across Australia, urging...