Category: Lobbying MPs

Written by Jane (not her real name).Dear Amanda, Long-term constituent, first-time caller. I have been part of your electorate and the broader Adelaide southern suburbs since childhood. I was pleased to be able to buy my first house here when I returned from interstate study and work in late 2017, and I drive past your office … Continue reading Dear Amanda: The Ball’s In Your Court

Dear Mr Steven Georganas,I'm writing to you in regards to my experience and struggle with living below the poverty line, for more context, the payment made to me known as the ‘JobSeeker Payment’.As an independent 23 year old, living with a learning disability and physical disabilities and trying my best to make a long substantial … Continue reading Dear Steve: JobSeeker Needs A Raise

Our members have been speaking to Labor MPs and their staff, nonstop, over the last few days, about JobSeeker. This included speaking to staff from Mark Butler MP's office on Friday, and speaking to Matt Burnell MP, at a streetcorner meeting in Salisbury on Saturday. We will be speaking to Labor MPs and their staff, … Continue reading Hitting Labor MPs Nonstop

These 3 legends, representing Australian Unemployed Workers' Union and Anti-Poverty Network SA, met with Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, yesterday, in Morphett Vale, SA.It came at the end of a grim week: a week where, according news reports, Labor will not be raising JobSeeker in the May 2022 Federal Budget.It took almost 1 year to organise this meeting.But … Continue reading The Minister Finally Meets With Us