ACOSS releases Budget Priorities Statement: Tax cuts a mistake while service funding shortfalls remain, and unemployment payment too low
The Australian Council of Social Service has today cautioned that the Federal Budget must continue to strengthen public revenue to secure vital community services and supports into the future, rather than squander billions on unjustified tax cuts.
CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said, “It would be a big mistake for this government to press ahead with personal and corporate tax cuts when we’re facing major funding shortfalls in vital areas such as the NDIS, health, needs-based schools funding, and action to reduce poverty.”
UNSW and ACOSS to tackle poverty and inequality through new collaboration
UNSW Sydney and the Australian Council of Social Service will work to tackle poverty and equality head on through a new collaboration to be launched on Thursday 8 February 2018. The collaboration includes backing from UNSW, various ACOSS member organisations, and philanthropists to the value of $2 million dollars over 5 years. Read more
Welfare Reform Bill must be opposed
We have produced a briefing note on the Welfare Reform Bill which is currently before the Senate. If passed, this bill will really hurt people already struggling to afford basic items in Australia.
Cashless Debit Card should not be extended
Check out our new fact sheet on the cashless debit card trials, and why they should not be extended. ACOSS recommends government abandon legislation to expand the compulsory program.
The Australian Council of Social Service has today cautioned that the Federal Budget must continue to strengthen public revenue to secure vital community services and supports into the future, rather than squander billions on unjustified tax cuts.
CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said, “It would be a big mistake for this government to press ahead with personal and corporate tax cuts when we’re facing major funding shortfalls in vital areas such as the NDIS, health, needs-based schools funding, and action to reduce poverty.”
UNSW and ACOSS to tackle poverty and inequality through new collaboration
UNSW Sydney and the Australian Council of Social Service will work to tackle poverty and equality head on through a new collaboration to be launched on Thursday 8 February 2018. The collaboration includes backing from UNSW, various ACOSS member organisations, and philanthropists to the value of $2 million dollars over 5 years. Read more
Welfare Reform Bill must be opposed
We have produced a briefing note on the Welfare Reform Bill which is currently before the Senate. If passed, this bill will really hurt people already struggling to afford basic items in Australia.
Cashless Debit Card should not be extended
Check out our new fact sheet on the cashless debit card trials, and why they should not be extended. ACOSS recommends government abandon legislation to expand the compulsory program.
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