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Below is what I had time to say in the brief spot on ABC Illawarra this afternoon.
A short thread with a few of the things I *didn't* get to say.
A short thread with a few of the things I *didn't* get to say.
1) Jenny Macklin is evil. apcentre.substack.com/p/civil-societ…
2) The government has put a lot of spin on its woefully inadequate mental health, family violence and housing policies. But the fastest and most effective thing it could do RIGHT NOW to help people on all these fronts is increase payments to at least the Henderson poverty line.
Back from lunch.
We've got National Council for Single Mothers and their Children represented by @AradiaSayner and @Terese_NCSMC
@Foodbank_SA represented by Sarah Davies
@JFAPurpleOrange represented by Cathy Cochrane, Elizabeth Farrant and Tracey Wallace.
We've got National Council for Single Mothers and their Children represented by @AradiaSayner and @Terese_NCSMC
@Foodbank_SA represented by Sarah Davies
@JFAPurpleOrange represented by Cathy Cochrane, Elizabeth Farrant and Tracey Wallace.
@AradiaSayner @Terese_NCSMC @Foodbank_SA @JFAPurpleOrange “37% of single-mother families live in poverty. 42% in a sole parent family are in poverty. It is gendered.” – @Terese_NCSMC #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@AradiaSayner @Terese_NCSMC @Foodbank_SA @JFAPurpleOrange “Half a million women who fled gendered violence now live in poverty. The choice is safety or poverty. 90,000 people wanted to leave but couldn't because of money. 10,000 a year leave and return for financial reasons.” – @Terese_NCSMC #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Now we're going to hear more from real experts.
People actually experiencing poverty will give statements, followed by Lisa Courtney from the Murray Mallee GP Network.
Thank you and solidarity to all sharing their expertise ❤️✊ #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
People actually experiencing poverty will give statements, followed by Lisa Courtney from the Murray Mallee GP Network.
Thank you and solidarity to all sharing their expertise ❤️✊ #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
First up, Jennifer.
“I have been living on Centrelink most ofmy life. It started because my partner left and I was left to raise children on my own. Back then it was supportable to rent and feed my children. It was a struggle but doable.” #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
“I have been living on Centrelink most ofmy life. It started because my partner left and I was left to raise children on my own. Back then it was supportable to rent and feed my children. It was a struggle but doable.” #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
“Indexation to payments has not kept up for anybody. I became the victim of homelessness because and it was legal. My landlord just decided. I had nowhere to go and an 8 year old. I took him on 'holiday' and he didn't know we were homeless.” – Jennifer #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Morning! Time for another #PovertyInquiry hearing, this time in Murray Bridge SA. You can listen here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
We're again overstretched – follow #RobodebtRC updates via @maximumcuddles, @DarrenODonovan, @SquigglyRick and everyone on the @not_my_debt list. #BTPM
We're again overstretched – follow #RobodebtRC updates via @maximumcuddles, @DarrenODonovan, @SquigglyRick and everyone on the @not_my_debt list. #BTPM
@maximumcuddles @DarrenODonovan @SquigglyRick @not_my_debt First up this morning: @RossWomersley for @SACOSS and Sara and Janet for @AntiPovertyN_SA
@maximumcuddles @DarrenODonovan @SquigglyRick @not_my_debt @RossWomersley @SACOSS @AntiPovertyN_SA "The issues in Murray Bridge aren't different to those in other regional towns. These have been prevalent for a long period of time. We should recognise the resilience and capacity of communities to work together on these issues." – @RossWomersley #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Now up we have @antipovertyqld, @yfslogan and @ma_queensland
Opening with a statement from Anti-Poverty Network.
They are making the point about the deaths caused by state violence through the welfare system. Good to hear someone name the reality ✊
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Opening with a statement from Anti-Poverty Network.
They are making the point about the deaths caused by state violence through the welfare system. Good to hear someone name the reality ✊
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@antipovertyqld @YFSlogan @ma_queensland "Continuing with the status quo is unacceptable." – @antipovertyqld
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@antipovertyqld @YFSlogan @ma_queensland "People from CALD backgrounds are disproportionately represented among people in poverty." – @ma_queensland
They're describing particular barriers to access support and employment due to visa categories and other issues specifically affecting migrants.
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
They're describing particular barriers to access support and employment due to visa categories and other issues specifically affecting migrants.
#PovertyInquiry #BTPM
We're kicking off with the #PovertyInquiry hearing 🧵👇 #BTPM
1st session will hear from @QCOSS_, @BasicRightsQld and Zig Zag Young Women's Research Centre.
The #ParentsNEXT inquiry doesn't start til 11:30 AEDT, there was an error on the @Aust_Parliament website for that one.
1st session will hear from @QCOSS_, @BasicRightsQld and Zig Zag Young Women's Research Centre.
The #ParentsNEXT inquiry doesn't start til 11:30 AEDT, there was an error on the @Aust_Parliament website for that one.
@QCOSS_ @BasicRightsQld @Aust_Parliament From @QCOSS_: Low income households spend more on fuel, food, housing, electricity and water than households with higher incomes.
Median rent in Brisbane has increased by 13% and fuel by 17%.
Income support payments have increased 4% due to indexation. #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
Median rent in Brisbane has increased by 13% and fuel by 17%.
Income support payments have increased 4% due to indexation. #PovertyInquiry #BTPM
@QCOSS_ @BasicRightsQld @Aust_Parliament A @QCOSS_ survey found that poor mental health, stigma and shame are stopping people from seeking support.
Well there's a LOT going on today.
Hearings for the #ParentsNext inquiry at 8:30am AEDT, #PovertyInquiry from 9am AEDT, #WorkAndCare from 10am AEDT & #RobodebtRC from 11am AEDT.
More details below & a link to follow livestream for the first 3 here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
Hearings for the #ParentsNext inquiry at 8:30am AEDT, #PovertyInquiry from 9am AEDT, #WorkAndCare from 10am AEDT & #RobodebtRC from 11am AEDT.
More details below & a link to follow livestream for the first 3 here: aph.gov.au/Watch_Read_Lis…
The #RobodebtRC livestream will kick off here in a few hours: robodebt.royalcommission.gov.au
Some folks to follow are @not_my_debt, @maximumcuddles, @SquigglyRick and
@DarrenODonovan.
Plus Not My Debt made this fantastic list to make following the RC easy: twitter.com/i/lists/158731…
Some folks to follow are @not_my_debt, @maximumcuddles, @SquigglyRick and
@DarrenODonovan.
Plus Not My Debt made this fantastic list to make following the RC easy: twitter.com/i/lists/158731…
@not_my_debt @maximumcuddles @SquigglyRick @DarrenODonovan The #ParentsNEXT inquiry is actually a sub-inquiry of the Workforce Australia inquiry led by @JulianHillMP & @BroadbentMP.
They currently seem to be behind schedule or the time on the parliament website is wrong!
You can read more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…
They currently seem to be behind schedule or the time on the parliament website is wrong!
You can read more about the inquiry here: aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…
I don’t like talking about how hard things are, because I have also been conditioned by the system to think myself a burden.
However, it’s important to me to add my voice to the many people speaking out about the reality of disability & poverty in this country #BTPM
However, it’s important to me to add my voice to the many people speaking out about the reality of disability & poverty in this country #BTPM
And my reality is that the lack of systemic support for those of us with degenerative conditions/chronic illnesses/invisible disabilities meant that I stayed in an abusive relationship with my ex carer for 2 yrs after he first put his hands on my throat, bc I didn’t know
How I’d survive without him. The system keeps disabled ppl vulnerable to & locked in cycles of abuse where our daily care & ability to keep existing is completely dependent on the person who is abusing us.
And it’s not like the government doesn’t know this, yet they choose to
And it’s not like the government doesn’t know this, yet they choose to
🧵 #BTPM
Hi folks, someone shared a story with us today that spells out perfectly the absolute WORK of being unemployed, even in a pandemic.
They've kindly agreed to let me share it. It shows how folks lose days and days managing dumb requirements just to TRY and stay safe.
Hi folks, someone shared a story with us today that spells out perfectly the absolute WORK of being unemployed, even in a pandemic.
They've kindly agreed to let me share it. It shows how folks lose days and days managing dumb requirements just to TRY and stay safe.
Note: this is about a DES provider. That's the DISABILITY employment service.
Yesterday this (un)employment provider insisted that the person attend an IN PERSON appointment in a few days' time, despite spiralling COVID cases.
A familiar story, we know.
Yesterday this (un)employment provider insisted that the person attend an IN PERSON appointment in a few days' time, despite spiralling COVID cases.
A familiar story, we know.
This person rightly wants to keep themselves safe and started to figure out how to avoid doing a face-to-face appointment.
Here's absurd/byzantine process they needed to do ... just so they could stay home IN A PANDEMIC 👇
Here's absurd/byzantine process they needed to do ... just so they could stay home IN A PANDEMIC 👇
ok I’m fiiinally sitting down to read the budget papers the whole way through
Please reward my efforts by coming to our NON-BORING budget reply reply tomorrow night
Fuck #TheirBudget, it’s our lives that matter
RSVP here (everything is free unless you want to pay): eventbrite.com.au/e/forum-their-…
Fuck #TheirBudget, it’s our lives that matter
RSVP here (everything is free unless you want to pay): eventbrite.com.au/e/forum-their-…
Ok so we know the “commercial in confidence” argument is the bullshit excuse they use to hide how much money they’re burning on #CashlessDebitCard “trials”, but how, HOW, can they pretend AAT cases are CIC? Somebody help me out here. #BTPM #Budget2021 @aimnau
Our welfare system kills people.
Politicians have designed a poverty machine that punishes us financially, physically + psychologically, whilst using public funds to line the pockets of private organisations.
It is not a mistake, it is a choice. #BTPM
Politicians have designed a poverty machine that punishes us financially, physically + psychologically, whilst using public funds to line the pockets of private organisations.
It is not a mistake, it is a choice. #BTPM
Our social safety net is not safe for unemployed workers #NSFUW
We must make payments above the Henderson Poverty Line #HPL
We must #AbolishMutualObligations + get rid of unemployment cops #UCAB
We must #StopTheCDC + #EndCashlessWelfare
We must break the poverty machine #BTPM
We must make payments above the Henderson Poverty Line #HPL
We must #AbolishMutualObligations + get rid of unemployment cops #UCAB
We must #StopTheCDC + #EndCashlessWelfare
We must break the poverty machine #BTPM
When JobSeeker payments were lifted to the Henderson Poverty Line during the pandemic unwaged, underemployed and insecure workers were able to eat regularly, look after their health, pay the bills on time and have a safe place to live. #HPL
The Adelaide #80aDay rally at Parliament is live now! facebook.com/antipovertynet…
“Yesterday, the JobSeeker cut was rushed through parliament without debate — almost like they were reminding us how much disrespect & contempt they have for us” — @PasForg #80aDay #BTPM
Next up, Rita speaks about the paltry $3.75/day increase that some have labelled “better than nothing.”
“‘Better than nothing’ will not buy my insulin. ‘Better than nothing’ is still poverty.”
Rita recently appeared in this guardian piece: #80aDay theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
“‘Better than nothing’ will not buy my insulin. ‘Better than nothing’ is still poverty.”
Rita recently appeared in this guardian piece: #80aDay theguardian.com/commentisfree/…
"When you're living in a remote community ... it can take up to 8 weeks to reverse penalties [applied in the welfare system]" – @Utopiana #BTPM
