'Power grab': Labor under fire over new move to cut off Centrelink payments

The last-minute additions have been called into question, with advocates arguing they set a "dangerous precedent".

New Centrelink rule raises concern Aussies will be unfairly cut off from payments

The new law for welfare recipients has been labelled an 'unprecedented attack on fairness and due process' as two independent ...

Aussie's ‘eye-opening’ Centrelink revelation after $8 daily experiment

A young Aussie has revealed the reality of how hard it is to live on Centrelink payments. After coming across an “eye-opening ...

Fugitives could be stripped of welfare payments, but critics say it denies 'natural justice'

Fugitives wanted for some of the most serious crimes and sexual offences could soon be stripped of their welfare payments.

Young Aussie's incredible Centrelink revelation after $8 daily experiment: 'Really scary feeling'

A young Australian has revealed just how hard it is to live on Centrelink payments after committing to a strict budgeting ...

Over 40,000 Aussies entitled to refunds after overpaying Centrelink debts

Thousands of Aussies could soon be reimbursed after unknowingly paying more than they owed on Centrelink debts.

Calls for $800 Centrelink payment change as Aussie live 'hand-to-mouth' in tough job market

Paying JobSeeker recipients weekly instead of fortnightly could help ease financial hardship without costing taxpayers more, new research has found. There have been longstanding calls to raise the ...
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New Centrelink Rule Could Leave Thousands Struggling

A new Centrelink rule has raised alarm bells, with critics warning it could unfairly cut off vulnerable Australians from ...