Newstart

John Hewson 1 December 2018

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

Dr Cassandra Goldie 1 December 2018

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

Jeremy Poxon 1 December 2018

345

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

Peter Saunders 1 December 2018

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

Editor 28 July 2019

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

Editor 1 December 2018

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