The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) fears the May budget could deliver savage cuts to the social protections of the nation.

Dole queue at Centrelink

Dole queue at Centrelink Source: Brotherhood of St Laurence

The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) fears the May budget could deliver savage cuts to the social protections of the nation. ACOSS Chief Executive Cassandra Goldie says instead of flagged company and personal tax cuts, a top priority should be to lift the social security safety net. Dr Goldie says when it comes to tackling disadvantage, flexible community driven approaches are needed.



Share

News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Arabic-speaking Australians.
Personal journeys of Arab-Australian migrants.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Arabic Collection

Arabic Collection

Watch SBS On Demand