Working towards an Australia free of poverty

Linking income support payments to relationship status exposes women to financial dependence, risk of domestic violence and entrenches gender inequalities, new research shows.

Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Amanda Rishworth, Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea, and Citi Australia Head of Corporate Banking Alex Allegos heard from participants who have found meaningful work through the Frankston Thrive Hub during a site visit.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) is deeply concerned at the Victorian Government’s decision to pursue excessively punitive laws for children.