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Permanent JobSeeker increase must raise rate to at least $65 per day and ensure everyone has enough for the basics of their life 19 February 2021 New report shows progress made on homelessness in response to COVID-19 slipping away – tens of thousands face huge rental debts 11 February 2021 ACOSS plan to deliver a healthier, more caring Australia, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs 9 February 2021 Reserve Bank Governor restates support for permanent JobSeeker increase 3 February 2021 ACOSS calls on Government to do the right and smart thing on JobSeeker, ahead of expected decision 1 February 2021 Only two thirds of full-time jobs lost in recession restored 21 January 2021 Millions face a bleak New Year as Coronavirus payments are cut again 31 December 2020 MYEFO fails to provide hope or confidence for 2021 to millions on low incomes 17 December 2020 New report shows who is most impacted by inequality in Australia 17 December 2020 ACOSS welcomes new investment in home care packages 16 December 2020 COVID shines light on failure of energy system for people experiencing disadvantage 16 December 2020 Fundraising reform a welcome first step 15 December 2020 Millions left to dread 2021 thanks to Government’s Christmas cut to income support 11 December 2020 Community organisations slam decision to continue discriminatory and punitive Cashless Debit Card 10 December 2020 ACOSS delivers hundreds of Christmas messages from people on JobSeeker to Parliament 1 December 2020 Retirement Incomes Review highlights growing divide 20 November 2020 Thousands take action against Christmas-cut to income support as unemployment hits 7% 19 November 2020 ACOSS response to Robodebt Settlement 16 November 2020 Government decision to cut income support at Christmas is a cruel and damaging mistake 10 November 2020 ACOSS warns Government against a Christmas cut to income support 10 November 2020 Community sector urges Parliament to progress the Climate Change Bill 2020 9 November 2020 COVID Commission needs community input to minimise outbreaks 4 November 2020 ACOSS appearing at Senate Inquiry hearing today on JobMaker wage subsidy for people under 35 2 November 2020 Post-Budget Analysis in Anti-Poverty Week 12 October 2020 Post Budget Briefing Media Release 8 October 2020 Glimmer of hope for some, but millions still stranded 6 October 2020 PBO report signals older women at risk of long-term unemployment without Government action 30 September 2020 People on JobSeeker need financial security, not cuts, to rebuild from crisis 24 September 2020 Technology Roadmap needs to prioritise job creation and emissions reductions 22 September 2020 New survey shows impact of COVID-19 on community sector and those it helps 18 September 2020 More investment needed in job-rich energy efficiency for low-income homes 17 September 2020