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‘The public deserve no less’: Thousands of Centrelink debts miscalculated

Aussies slugged with unlawful Centrelink debts are tired of waiting.

3 min read

Public servants responsible for welfare payments have been told to hurry up and rectify the situation for those who were slugged with unlawful Centrelink debt.

Major change brings more support for Australian JobSeekers

The new system will kick in mid-next year, if legislated. Here’s what you need to know.

2 min read

Pensioners will also be able to continue to work more without losing so much of their payment under the Federal Government’s plan.

Seven malnourished children rescued from squalid US home

3 min read

Seven children were removed from the home, found malnourished, living in filthy clothes and squalid conditions.

Millions of Aussies could receive Centrelink cash boost within months

3 min read

The government faces calls to increase JobSeeker payments in the May budget as living costs soar. (James Gourley/AAP PHOTOS)

The dark side of Centrelink: How our welfare system forces people to beg for help

4 min read

A new scheme for Centrelink jobseekers will come into effect on July 4. File image.

Drastic measures most vulnerable Aussies are taking amid cost of living crisis

3 min read

File image: Welfare recipients are skipping meals and showers as cost of living pressures bite.