Childcare: When single parents are priced out, it starts a cycle of poverty
For the majority of single parents, childcare is out of the question. This enables a vicious cycle of entrenched poverty and disadvantage.
Morrison finds no difference between a $1 trillion and a $2 trillion debt
Through the prism of COVID-19, the responsible economic minds of the Coalition have had a rethink. Debt, it seems, no longer matters.
“The program worked, frankly”: JobMaker promised 400,000 jobs, it created 609
Scott Morrison’s plan to restart the economy was the ‘JobMaker’ plan. One year later, it has created 609 jobs, and is viewed as a success by the Treasury.
When the COVID payments end, 2.6 million will face financial oblivion
The end of the COVID supplements will see millions find it difficult to keep a roof over their heads.
JobSeeker boost raises us to the second-lowest rate in the OECD
The $50 increase to JobSeeker raises us above only Greece, a country struggling to overcome a decade of financial austerity.
Research finds cashless welfare does more harm than good
According to the government, cashless welfare is supposed to help those in the program. However, those subject to it, have a completely different experience.
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They haven’t got a clue, and we don’t have the energy to explain it to them
Childcare: When single parents are priced out, it starts a cycle of poverty
After 25 years of failed privatisation, we have a reason to fear it
Morrison finds no difference between a $1 trillion and a $2 trillion debt
To some of Hayne’s supporters, women are liars, bitches and vessels of temptation