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ACOSS and the Anti-Poverty Centre will hold a press conference at 10am following the conclusion of Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into cancellation of income support payments under the Targeted Compliance Framework.
WHERE: Senate Courtyard, Parliament House
WHEN: 10am
WHO: ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie and Anti-Poverty Centre spokesperson Kristin O’Connell
Lauren Ferri: 0422 581 506
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