CharitiesAidWelfare, Government Federal 09/09/2024 07:01

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ACOSS, along with several MPs and a student receiving Austudy, will hold a press conference in Parliament at 10.10am to release ACOSS’ Raise the Rate survey.

The survey reveals the devastating effect of the low rate of income support payments.

WHEN: 10.10am Monday 9 September

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House

WHO:

ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina MacDonald
Lester who receives Austudy
David Pocock, Independent Senator for ACT
Penny Allman-Payne, Greens Senator for Queensland
Kylea Tink, MP for North Sydney
Zali Steggall, MP for Warringah
Kate Chaney, MP for Curtin
Dr Helen Haines, MP for Indi
Dr Sophie Scamps, MP for Mackellar
Dr Monique Ryan, MP for Kooyong
Zoe Daniel, MP for Goldstein
Andrew Wilkie, MP for Clark

Contact details:

Charlie Moore: 0452 606 171

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