Media Releases
122 organisations join together to oppose Government’s plan to axe safe lending laws
Axing safe lending laws will be bad for people, bad for the economy and directly contradict the first recommendation of the banking royal commission, say leading voices across Australia Speaking with one voice, Australia’s leading consumer advocacy organisations, charities,…
Joint statement: Community sector urges parliament to progress the Climate Change Bill 2020
Members of the Australian Community Sector are calling on all members of the Commonwealth Parliament to consider the Climate Change (National Framework for Adaptation and Mitigation) Bill 2020 and to allow a parliamentary inquiry with public hearings, so the community,…
29th Annual Target Christmas Appeal launches to support a better Christmas for others
Christmas can be hard for many Australians, especially as so many are doing it tough for the first time this year due to the global pandemic. Many families have to choose between buying gifts for Christmas or paying a…
UnitingCare Australia supports calls for transformation of aged care system
Older Australians should have the chance to age to their full potential and be afforded the right support when and where they need it. Responding to the proposed recommendations from the Royal Commission’s Counsel Assisting, UnitingCare Australia National Director, Ms…
Rising rates of child poverty loom in wake of pandemic
As the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to impact communities, the number of children and families living in poverty is set to escalate. “Too many children and families in Australia are at risk of living in poverty and…
Stop the Debt Trap Alliance – Predatory lenders risk undermining Government’s economic recovery effort
With jobs, household spending and economic recovery the focus of last night’s Budget, the Stop the Debt Trap Alliance is warning that lax protections from predatory lenders risk undermining the Government’s efforts. “For the many people out of work…