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Thursday, November 22

Millions projected for SA if Newstart payment is increased

South Australia’s disposable income would increase by $288 million if the Federal Government’s Newstart and Youth Allowance income support payments were raised by $75 per week, a new report from Deloitte Access Economics shows.

Inquiry to shine light on SA’s ‘inexcusable’ poverty rate

South Australian welfare groups have called on the State Government to address what they say are inexcusable and entrenched realities facing low-income earners, as a Parliamentary inquiry gets underway to uncover the extent of poverty in the state.

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Govt to work with SACOSS to assess electricity concessions

Energy Minister Dan van Holst Pellekaan says the State Government will assess concession schemes in place for electricity consumers as part of its plan to reduce the cost of power for South Australians.

Anti-poverty choir says "It's Time" to raise Newstart

A choir of welfare recipients and anti-poverty advocates has reworked the iconic 1972 Gough Whitlam campaign song “It’s Time” as part of its push to convince federal Labor to commit to increasing the Newstart Allowance.

Councillors may face grilling over Hutt St comments

Greens MLC Tammy Franks says she would compel Adelaide city councillors to explain their claims about increasing violence on Hutt Street, using the powers of a parliamentary committee she hopes to set up next month.

‘Poverty premiums’ need a policy response

The old saying is that “money makes money”, but the reverse is also true: lack of money makes for extra cost burdens, and it’s something the government must address, writes the SA Council of Social Service’s Greg Ogle.

The grim reality of poverty in Adelaide's suburbs

Long-term unemployment and the poverty that comes with it can have serious consequences for mental and physical health. David* writes about the difficulties of trying to get a job, while struggling to survive.