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Millions of low-paid workers to get above-inflation pay rise
Millions of Australian workers will get a 3.5 per cent pay rise from July 1, following the Fair Work Commission’s annual review of the minimum wage and award agreements. Source: ABC News.
Government’s welfare experts call for end to energy rebates
Members of Anthony Albanese’s welfare working group are pushing Labor to end its $6.8 billion power bill rebates and instead funnel taxpayer money into solar panels and renewable batteries for poorer Australians. Source: The Australian.
Calvary’s affordable rentals for retirees was full within 72 hoursÂ
As cost of living pressures continue to mount, and data showing that 20 per cent of older Australians are retiring into poverty, one aged care provider has had an overwhelming response to its affordable rental offering. Source: Aged Care Insite.
Share of wealth held by Australia’s poorest falls sharply: Report
The share of wealth held by Australia’s bottom 40 per cent has declined in the past two decades while 3.3 million live below the poverty line, a report into Australia’s record on quality of life reveals. Source: The Guardian.
Consumer group says surge power pricing inequitable
Fresh questions have been raised about the push towards complex power prices after a report found few consumers were benefiting and poorer households were being hit disproportionately hard. Source: ABC News.
Australian Seniors report finds pension no longer enough to cover basic expenses
More and more older Australians’ quality of life has fallen in the past two years as a small number report they have stolen essential items to get by, new research finds. Source: News.com.au.
Cost-of-living crisis adds stress to Christmas season
More than two-thirds of Australians are worried that festive season expenses will put a strain on their finances and nearly three in five are concerned about being able to afford food and essentials, new St Vincent de Paul Society NSW research reveals.
Study finds one in five renters living without two or more essential items
One in five Australian private renters are living without two or more essential items, according to a new joint study released by peak body the Australian Council of Social Service and the University of New South Wales. Source: ABC News.
Australia suffers worst decline in living standards since 1950s
Households are suffering the worst decline in living standards since the 1950s, with the fall in real disposable income eclipsing those of the past four major recessions including the 1970s inflation crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: The Australian.