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23.01.2022 Economic Justice Australia is closed from 23 Dec to 8 Jan inclusive. EJA member centres’ shutdowns differ by centre. Contact details for community legal centres specialising in social security law are here: https://buff.ly/31HMzv9 For information re: Centrelink’s opening hours over the Christmas/New Year period, and income reporting arrangements, see https://buff.ly/3rgLNAB #RaiseTheRate

21.01.2022 The Senate Select Committee on COVID-19 has released its 1st Interim Report, recommending that the Govt permanently raise the rate of #JobSeeker. Read the Report here https://buff.ly/2JZHLMo See EJA's submission to the Inquiry here https://buff.ly/3oYAqLU #RaiseTheRate Raise the Rate

17.01.2022 #Jobseekers mutual obligation requirements for #Centrelink payments will be lifted from 23 December to 3 January, inclusive. There should be no automatic suspensions for compliance failures over this period. If suspended call your employment service. If your employment service is closed over the whole Christmas/new year period, you can contact Centrelink - except on public holidays. For the days Centrelink will be closed for public holidays see here - https://buff.ly/37rOpUf Raise the Rate

16.01.2022 The newly arrived residents waiting period (NARWP) for #Centrelink income support payments is back in place from 1 April and many people will lose payments - including JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment and Special Benefit. Special Benefit may be payable during the NARWP if the person is in hardship and does not have adequate means of support. Anyone who has been advised their payment will stop from 1 April due to the NARWP should apply for Special Benefit... NOW if they do not have adequate means of support. People who receive Special Benefit and have been advised that their payment will stop from 1 April should REAPPLY for Special Benefit. For information about getting Special Benefit during the NARWP, see https://buff.ly/3u5780p For help if refused or confused, see https://buff.ly/2G7k4zc Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia - FECCA See more

16.01.2022 The Mission Australia Youth Survey 2021 is now open. Young people aged 15-19 are encouraged to have their say. Last year, 25,800 young people participated in the 19th annual Youth Survey and for the first time, equity and discrimination was the top national issue for young people. The Youth Survey 2021 is open until 9t August to all young people aged 15-19 years who are living in Australia. To access the survey and read last year's Survey Report, visit https://buff.ly/2M7dtpF. Share using #YouthSurvey2021 @MissionAust

15.01.2022 Changes to Centrelink income reporting have now come into effect. If you receive Centrelink a payment and are currently required to report your family’s income, here's what you need to know: https://www.ssrv.org.au/changes-to-centrelink-income-repor/

12.01.2022 Upcoming webinar: Policy levers to address economic insecurity (Part 2). Mon, Apr 12, 2021 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM AEST Financial abuse is an often under-reported aspect of domestic and family violence. It can have devastating consequences for women, often lasting for decades. The expert panel will continue their conversation featured in the ANROWS conference, discussing next steps and addressing the difficulties faced by women experiencing violence and economic insecurity. The dis...cussion will be facilitated by Hayley Boxall (Research Manager, Violence against Women and Children Research, Australian Institute of Criminology) with: Leanne Ho, Executive Officer, Economic Justice Australia Moo Baulch, Director of Primary Prevention, Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) and advisor to Commonwealth Bank’s Next Chapter financial abuse program Dr Anna Thomas, Gambling researcher and Principal, Anna Thomas Consulting. Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/2530827691501579535

11.01.2022 New Brotherhood of St Laurence study findings show "how short-term reliance on unemployment benefits is relatively common. Social security, like healthcare and education, should be viewed as a core part of mainstream Australian life. They also shed new light on the increasing share of recipients especially women who are facing irregular payments due to suspensions." #raisetherate

09.01.2022 The Administrative Appeals Tribunal has waived a woman's $127,000 #DSP debt given the "special circumstances" of her case - see @GuardianAus article here: Read EJA's factsheet explaining how to appeal #Centrelink debts here: https://buff.ly/3eYXAzS @FCAupdate

07.01.2022 The Commonwealth Ombudsman has released new #Robodebt report: ‘Services Australia’s Income Compliance Program - A REPORT ABOUT SERVICES AUSTRALIA’S IMPLEMENTATION OF CHANGES TO THE PROGRAM IN 2019 AND 2020'. Access the report at https://buff.ly/2RfTpG3 See EJA's Rights Review article here https://buff.ly/3wC7wWy #notmydebt