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Welfare

Catholic sector hails end to ‘mean-spirited’ program

Catholic Social Services Australia executive director Monique Earsman has applauded the Albanese Government’s decision to wipe the Robodebt reviews of nearly 200,000 Australians. Source: CSSA

Welfare

Robodebt cases to be dropped for nearly 200,000

Almost 200,000 people who spent years fighting to clear welfare debts they didn’t owe will have any active Centrelink investigations wiped. Source: The Age.

Welfare

New welfare card to replace Howard-era Basics Card

Tens of thousands of Australians will be given a new welfare card to replace the much-maligned Basics Card, as the Albanese Government moves to eliminate compulsory income management. Source: The Age.