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Labor pledges 12% superannuation on publicly funded paid parental leave

Plan designed to help close retirement savings gap between women and men is expected to cost $250m a year from July 2025

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Child support changes introduced after court finding

Amendments to interim child support payment periods have been introduced to the federal parliament after a court raised the need for reform.

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Indigenous women leading plan to end family violence

Advocates believe the federal government is moving in the right direction to help end family and domestic violence against First Nations women and children.

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Justice responses to sexual violence to be examined

An inquiry will look at how survivors of sexual assault can get better outcomes from the justice system when they seek to hold perpetrators accountable.

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Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting

Anthony Albanese's cabinet is meeting in Canberra more than a week before parliament resumes as living costs raise pressure on households and government.

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Labor MPs to discuss rising cost-of-living pressures

Labor MPs have been called back to Canberra to meet before parliament resumes as the Albanese government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.

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Framework a 'crucial tool' to cut gender-based violence

The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.

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Australians with disability to gain extra job support

A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government.

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Failure to address subminimum wages for people with disability in national plan ‘disappointing’, say advocates

Plan being released by social services minister Amanda Rishworth does not outline specific strategies to deal with lower rates of pay and superannuation

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New funding for DV services as government targets fall

As the federal government falls behind on several Closing the Gap targets, it's attempting to empower Indigenous communities to tackle domestic violence.

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Domestic violence hotline expands to text services

A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.

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Two people were jailed for welfare debts that Centrelink may have calculated unlawfully

The cases are probably wrongful convictions and prosecutors should facilitate appeals, a legal expert says

The Guardian - AU

Centrelink should consider waiving 100,000 debts that may be unlawful, ombudsman report finds

Watchdog says Services Australia and the Department of Social Services ‘did not act promptly’ to address the issue and calls on agencies to apologise

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Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms

Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.

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Support program to help combat modern-day slavery

More than $12 million in federal funding will go towards a specialised program to help victims of forced marriages in Australia to get help.

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People with disability receive help to advance careers

More than $3 million is going towards a pilot program to help Australians with a disability find a job and enjoy the same career opportunities as others.

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BoM provides El Niño update – as it happened

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Centrelink urged to suspend mutual obligations during periods of extreme heat

Federal MPs including Amanda Rishworth asked to consider halt to the obligations during heatwaves

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Funds for research on violence against Indigenous women

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced funding for Indigenous-led research into violence against First Nations women and children.

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WA town stops using Wiggles song to deter homeless people; Paul Keating lauds Bill Hayden at state funeral – as it happened

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Government targets young men to prevent violence

After a spike in violent deaths, the government has committed to ending domestic and family violence in one generation with the help of men's support services.

The Guardian - AU

Dozens of Centrelink fraud prosecutions dropped due to unlawful welfare debt calculations

Services Australia and prosecutors are unable to say exactly how many past convictions may be affected

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Services Australia forced to pause Centrelink debt repayments for 86,000 people amid legality concerns

Debt pause comes after watchdog found historical ‘income apportionment’ method breached social security law

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The Govt Is Launching A Program Aimed At Stamping Out Toxic Male Culture & It’s About Time, Hey?

Reports show that 25 per cent of teenage boys in Australia "look up to social media personalities who perpetuate harmful gender stereotypes and condone violence against women."

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Program seeks to promote respect among men and boys

The federal government is funding a social media trial intended to promote respect and build supportive relationships among young men and boys.

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