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Single mum on JobSeeker faces eviction
After her child turned 14 last November, Therese was dumped on JobSeeker. She's now being threatened with a Notice to Vacate by her rental provider.
Mar 25
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AUWU
Government worker cut off vital support after Centrelink made “computer-generated error”
When her employer reduced her hours, Emily* applied for JobSeeker to help pay for medication and food. Centrelink blocked her calls, kept her waiting…
Mar 13
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AUWU
February 2024
Victims of Centrelink failures petition the government to fix the service
The government must suspend Mutual Obligations, and debt recovery, to free up more resources to service people properly.
Feb 28
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AUWU
November 2023
What it's like to be homeless with mutual obligations
A single mother, living in a van in Melbourne's south-east, shares her experience dealing with a job service provider and the threat of payment…
Nov 14, 2023
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AUWU
October 2023
The raw numbers are in: Centrelink's service stinks
The mass breakdown of Centrelink's service is jeopardising people's lives. After 500 days in office, Minister Shorten has had more than enough time to…
Oct 26, 2023
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AUWU
AUWU launches new dashboard to chart Centrelink’s failures — in real time
Centrelink is currently in the worst shape we’ve ever seen – yet, neither Bill Shorten or his Department are taking this clear breakdown of service…
Oct 10, 2023
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AUWU
September 2023
Unemployed Workers call on Parliamentary Committee to Abolish Mutual Obligations
The employment services system is punishing us within an inch of our lives. Today, the government responsible for this misery has nowhere to hide.
Sep 18, 2023
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AUWU
May 2023
We aren't quitting.
We are gutted by the decision to starve unemployed workers in this budget. But, we'll keep fighting until there's a meaningful raise for all.
May 10, 2023
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AUWU
A final budget reminder: there is nothing "responsible" about continued poverty
This is Albanese’s last chance to fulfil his election promise that no-one will be left behind. If he breaks that promise, we will hold him, and his…
May 8, 2023
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AUWU
Raising JobSeeker for one age group is cruel, discriminatory and stupid
The AUWU rejects the government's reckless "divide and conquer" approach. Welfare recipients of all ages and backgrounds stand together to demand a…
May 1, 2023
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AUWU
April 2023
Welfare recipients rally to Raise the Rate
A Labor government hasn't raised the unemployment benefit since 1994. Albanese owes it to the people who elected him to change that.
Apr 27, 2023
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AUWU
March 2023
Minister Rishworth must meet with welfare recipients — or find a new job
Welfare recipients are barely hanging on. The minister must tell them what she plans to do about the level of welfare payments in the upcoming budget.
Mar 19, 2023
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AUWU
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