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Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Plea for action over death of six kids in protection

Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

Housing towers demolition decided before consultation

The reasoning behind a state government decision to demolish multiple public housing towers has been questioned in the Supreme Court.

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From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

From 1973, a journey of land rights through the bush

Fifty years of land rights are being marked in the red centre as the Central Land Council celebrates its past, present and future.

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

Retail trade springs back after warmer weather

A hotter-than-average August and Father's Day sales has led to a spike in retail sales, with more people taking advantage of the outdoors.

Renters still can't keep up, despite more supports

Renters still can't keep up, despite more supports

Despite an increase in government supports, low-income earners would still find themselves in rental stress across most of the country, a report has found.

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

Veterans have been calling for a key recommendation by a royal commission to be implemented urgently, warning more suicides will occur.

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Calls for 'blinkered' robodebt officials to face music

Calls for 'blinkered' robodebt officials to face music

Calls for 'blinkered' robodebt officials to face music

Calls for 'blinkered' robodebt officials to face music

The federal public servants involved in the robodebt scheme broke the rules multiple times but some won't face sanctions because they have resigned or retired.

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Struggle for Aussies on income support 'national shame'

Almost three-quarters of Australians receiving income support are cutting back on essentials including food due to the rising cost of living, a survey shows.

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Poorer Aussies feeling pocket pinch with wealth gap

Wealth inequality is exacerbated through housing tax breaks geared toward higher income earners while poorer Australians struggle to pay rent, Anglicare says.

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence

A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.

Investigation threat looms for robodebt officials

Investigation threat looms for robodebt officials

Investigation threat looms for robodebt officials

Investigation threat looms for robodebt officials

Former officials involved in the robodebt scheme could soon be investigated for misconduct under new laws.

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Sexual services can bolster the wellbeing of those with disability and organisations have condemned attempts to scrap them from the government support scheme.

Caseworker shortage creating sector-wide 'burn out'

Caseworker shortage creating sector-wide 'burn out'

Caseworker shortage creating sector-wide 'burn out'

Caseworker shortage creating sector-wide 'burn out'

Child protection staff are walking off the job in protest as data shows fewer than than one in four at-risk kids in NSW are being seen by a caseworker.

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Laws could deliver life-saving fruit and vegies boon

Food companies might find it more profitable to donate than to dump if a Senate bill targeting food insecurity passes.

'Please explain' for watchdog's robodebt probe decision

About 900 complaints have been made since the federal corruption watchdog announced it wouldn't investigate six public officials connected to an illegal scheme.

Corruption watchdog won't go after robodebt officials

A federal corruption watchdog has opted not to investigate senior public servants responsible for the unlawful robodebt scheme.

Charity gap stark as cost-of-living crisis keeps biting

Australian charities received record-breaking revenue last financial year but that was outstripped by soaring expenses amid the cost-of-living crisis.

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Renters get quick relief as new housing takes time

Further support has been made available for tenants battling a rental crisis, but there's no quick fix to supply new homes.

Services Australia receives $314 million security boost

Aggression towards Services Australia staff has prompted a $314 million safety boost including extra security guards and live monitoring of CCTV.

Welfare payments not covering basic essentials

Welfare payments are far too low and are not covering the cost of key essentials for Australians buckling under the cost of living crisis, a report says.

Australian adoption numbers drop to record low

The number of children being adopted in Australia has dropped to a record low after falling by 98 per cent over half a century.

Call to boost support for the 'financially distressed'

More opportunities for Australians facing "the worst" of increasing rent in a cost of living crisis are on the federal budget wishlist of welfare advocates.

Millions of welfare recipients to get boost in payments

People on the aged pension, disability support and carer payments are all set to get extra money each fortnight after indexation is applied.

Millions added for financial aid groups as demand grows

Australians experiencing financial hardship could be given a lifeline as the government injects millions into economic relief organisations.

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