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Friday September 29

Budget must tackle housing affordability

Anglicare Southern Queensland’s annual Rental Affordability Snapshot has again illuminated the dire situation facing people on low incomes in Greater Brisbane

New JobSeeker rate is plunging people into poverty

Anglicare Australia has renewed its call to raise the rate of JobSeeker and related payments for good. The call follows the release of a new report on financial stress commissioned by the Brotherhood of St Laurence

‘New’ JobSeeker payment will plunge people into poverty

Anglicare Australia and UnitingCare Australia have come together to condemn the Government’s announcement on the JobSeeker payment, which has come after months of uncertainty

COVID-19 welfare increases must be made permanent

With the release of its annual Rental Affordability Snapshot, Anglicare Southern Queensland is calling for the Australian Government’s temporary COVID-19 welfare increases to be made permanent and extended to aged pensioners and people with a disability

Nearly six Queenslanders compete for every entry-level job vacancy

New research from Anglicare has found nearly six people are competing for every entry-level job vacancy in Queensland

Anglicare Australia releases Rental Affordability Snapshot: all parties must commit to affordable housing

Anglicare Australia is calling on Federal and state governments to invest in housing for people on the lowest incomes – the call is made as Anglicare Australia releases its Rental Affordability Snapshot