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ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie will hold a media conference on Thursday to release ACOSS’ Budget submission, calling for a JobSeeker boost and tax reform, among other policies.

 

Millions of people who rent or receive income support will get zero help from any anticipated interest rate relief or the stage three tax cuts, which do nothing for one in three people. The government must not leave them behind in this budget.

 

WHEN: 9am, Thursday 21 March

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie


Contact details:

Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

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