Social Security



The Morrison government’s changes to welfare payments were among its most significant responses to the coronavirus crisis. In April, the new Coronavirus Supplement roughly doubled… Read More ›

When the Coronavirus Supplement Stops, JobSeeker Needs to Increase by $185 a Week

Australians have been told they can no longer be “heroes” and go to work if they have a cold. During Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s press… Read More ›

If We Want Workers to Stay Home When Sick, We Need Paid Leave for Casuals

In an emergency, governments improvise. Two new systems of income support have been announced in just over a week to keep us going as much… Read More ›

A Basic Income for Hard Times

Suddenly losing your only source of income, when you have no savings, and with family members who rely on you, is a nightmare at any… Read More ›

Social Security and COVID-19: Exposing the Limits of Social Protection?

Australian welfare reforms in 2006 were meant to promote work among lone mothers. But they may have had an unintentional side effect. A new study… Read More ›

The Effect of Welfare Reforms on Repartnering

Many temporary Australian residents will be excluded from the JobSeeker Payment and Coronavirus Supplement to be provided to permanent residents. In this open letter to… Read More ›

Open Letter to the Prime Minister: Extend Coronavirus Support to Temporary Workers

The fundamental role of government is to secure the welfare and safety of its people. The COVID-19 crisis coming so soon after the summer’s extraordinary… Read More ›

The Government’s Fiscal Tool Kit for COVID-19

The key challenge for the Australian retirement income system is how to take full advantage of its Defined Contribution basis (including inter-generational equity and financial… Read More ›

Retirement Income Review: Focus More on Secure Retirement Income Streams, and Settle the Adequacy Debate

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