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Raise the Rate!
New survey on how the Coronavirus Supplement has helped over these past months. Returning income support to its old rate of $40 a day would have a devastating effect for many people.
Government to pay back $721m as it scraps Robodebt for Centrelink welfare recipients
Services Australia said in a statement that 470,000 debts would be waived, with refunds to be rolled out from July.
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.