Tag Archive for: Housing Poverty

Behind the Line: Poverty and disadvantage in Australia 2022

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The report contains the section ‘The Role of Housing Costs in Driving Poverty’ which focuses on how financially vulnerable people are forced to make spending decisions on really tight margins with little or no discretionary income.

Jobs Availability Snapshot 2020

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This year has been particularly devastating for the jobs market. The COVID-19 pandemic and the economic shutdowns required to manage community transmission have resulted in a steep rise in unemployment and underemployment.

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