Government Federal, Political 04/02/2025 19:21

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Community sector leaders and crossbench politicians Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, David Pocock, Penny Allman-Payne, Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan will hold a press conference in Mural Hall at 10am on the escalating cost of living crisis and the need to raise the rate of income support payments.

WHERE: Mural Hall, Parliament House

WHEN: 10am Wednesday 5 February 2025

WHO: ACOSS CEO Cassandra Goldie, Helen Haines, Zali Steggall, David Pocock, Penny Allman-Payne, Kate Chaney and Monique Ryan

Community sector spokespeople available for comment:

People with Disability Australia (PWDA) President Trinity Ford
Consumers Health Forum of Australia CEO Dr Elizabeth Deveny
SSI Head of Strategic Relations, Dane Moores
Public Health Association of Australia CEO Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin
Catholic Social Services Australia Executive Director, Dr Jerry Nockles
Scarlet Alliance Policy and Advocacy Manager Dr Elena Jeffreys
Playgroup Australia CEO Patricia ODonovan
Baptist Care Australia Head of Policy and Advocacy, Charles Dane
ACTCOSS Head of Policy, Corinne Dobson

Contact details:

Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 506

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