Services Australia said in a statement that 470,000 debts would be waived, with refunds to be rolled out from July.
Government to pay back $721m as it scraps Robodebt for Centrelink welfare recipients
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Economic Justice Australia: new COVID information available now
Economic Justice Australia have published new Covid advice and also updated the Centrelink factsheet regarding your rights during the pandemic
Coronavirus JobSeeker payments have started flowing, this is when you should get yours
The first $750 Economic Support Payment is being made to people who were receiving an eligible payment.
Coronavirus Supplement
The Government has announced it will provide a temporary Coronavirus Supplement of $550 a fortnight to new and existing income support recipients for six months.
COVID 19 and Centrelink
This factsheet provides information on what Centrelink can do if you have been affected by COVID-19.
Report shows three million people in poverty in Australia
The 2020 Poverty in Australia Overview shows more than one in eight adults and one in six children live below the poverty line in Australia.
Bushfire Recovery & Centrelink
A comprehensive factsheet providing information on what Centrelink can do if you have been affected by the recent bushfires.
Getting Help, Helping or Getting Prepared during the Bushfire Emergency.
If you or any of the people in your communities are affected by the bushfires, there are disaster recovery payments available.
Christmas Isn’t Easy When You’re On $40 A Day
For those living on the lowest of incomes, Christmas is not always an easy time. It can be a time of exclusion and isolation. People are unable to afford gifts and partake in festive activities; unable to visit family and friends.
Government halting key part of robodebt scheme, will freeze debts for some welfare recipients
The Federal Government is immediately halting a key part of the controversial robodebt scheme, and will freeze some existing debts in what appears to be a major backdown in the operation of the scheme.