This briefing paper argues the costs of disability are not sufficiently reflected in the rate of the Disability Support Pension. It notes that people with disability often incur additional costs as a result of their disability, have reduced work opportunities and can become trapped in a cycle of poverty and poor health.

Concerns about poverty in Australia are rising as cost-of-living pressures hit hard, with a majority of people agreeing income support payments are not enough to live on, according to this research. It finds that 60% of people agree government policies have caused some Australians to experience poverty.

The report makes recommendations to the government to improve economic inclusion and inform decision making. It outlines the areas where more action is required to give Australians the opportunity to participate and engage in society and to build a stronger safety net to assist people who need support. The report provides 13 recommendations.

This report presents a comprehensive quantitative analysis of spatial injustice – the unequal opportunities and resources that exist due to location – and the impacts of the 2022 Victorian floods. It highlights that more needs to be done to support those most impacted by disasters, and to address the risk that future emergencies will further...

Relationship breakdown is a common life event with often severe economic consequences. To combat poverty in Australia, it is crucial to understand what effect separation has on poverty risk and financial wellbeing, and whether employment is a useful tool of protection. This study highlights the protective effect of economic autonomy, particularly for women.