We like to believe that we’re the nation of the “fair go” - that people who work hard can live a secure, stable, and happy life. But the country where everyone can buy a home, have a decent job, and retire at a reasonable age, is becoming further from reality.
Most people have experienced a historic fall in their living standards, and they’re afraid. They’re scared they won’t be able to pay their next round of bills, they’re anxious about their financial future, and they’re crying out for action. Australia can and must do better.
The next government must use the resources at our disposal to address the hardship people are facing and build a fairer and more sustainable future.
We like to believe that we’re the nation of the “fair go” - that people who work hard can live a secure, stable, and happy life. But the country where everyone can buy a home, have a decent job, and retire at a reasonable age, is becoming further from reality.
Most people have experienced a historic fall in their living standards, and they’re afraid. They’re scared they won’t be able to pay their next round of bills, they’re anxious about their financial future, and they’re crying out for action. Australia can and must do better.
The next government must use the resources at our disposal to address the hardship people are facing and build a fairer and more sustainable future.
For those struggling to get by on income support, a decent job is a life-changing pathway out of poverty.
Right now, there are over 900,000 people struggling to get by on Jobseeker and Youth Allowance. Half a million of them, including older workers, people with disabilities, and parents with children, are trapped on income support long-term due to the lack of appropriate entry level jobs and training pathways.
Use the form below to email your candidates for federal parliament and highlight the importance of fixing the employment services system. Just draft your message and hit send.