Newstart – The Record | St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia

John Hewson1 December 2018

1,060

Increase in Newstart Long Overdue

Just as starfish are not fish, strawberries are not berries, and Chinese Checkers are neither Chinese nor checkers, the Newstart…

1,020

A man recently shared his story with us about living on Newstart. He received the payment for three months, and…

Jeremy Poxon1 December 2018

1,262

Since forming in late 2014, the Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union (AUWU) has dedicated itself to protecting the rights and dignity…

Peter Saunders1 December 2018

1,032

It has long been accepted that the level of Newstart Allowance (NSA) is too low. The number of organisations that…

Editor28 July 2019

1,348

The stark inadequacy of Newstart is pushing many recipients into poverty, contributing to housing insecurity, financial stress and diminished health…

Editor1 December 2018

1,085

The clients who come to Vinnies in need of food are commonly on Newstart, Disability and Family Payments. These incomes…