On Saturday, July 25, ordinary Australians gathered outside the ALP National Conference in Adelaide to call for Australia’s wealth to be invested in people - not an escalating arms race. We rallied because we believe Australia is heading down the wrong path. The greatest threats in our lives aren't invading armies—and having American bases here … Continue reading Australia’s Real Security Threat Starts At Home
Poverty, Trees, And Power: Why APN-SA Stood With ‘Stop The Chop’
When the Adelaide Park Lands Association asked Anti-Poverty Network SA to speak, I initially wasn't sure whether it was our place. We're an anti-poverty organisation. We campaign on issues like social security, housing, homelessness, cost of living and economic justice. At first glance, a rally to protect trees might seem outside our lane. But the … Continue reading Poverty, Trees, And Power: Why APN-SA Stood With ‘Stop The Chop’
“Make No Mistake: Poverty Is A Political Choice”
Response to 2026 Federal Budget from Anti-Poverty Network SA member, Samantha, May 13, Parliament, North Terrace, Adelaide. I want to begin by acknowledging that we meet today on Kaurna Country — stolen land. Land that was never ceded. I pay my respects to First Nations Elders past and present, and especially to any First Nations … Continue reading “Make No Mistake: Poverty Is A Political Choice”
We’re Literally Fighting For People’s Lives
Speech by Samantha Skinner, Anti-Poverty Network SA Campaigns Coordinator, at our Homelessness Week Rally outside Premier Peter Malinauskas' office, August 9, 2024Welcome everyone and thank you for joining us today to mark Homelessness Week 2024. My name is Samantha and I’m one of the Anti-Poverty Network SA’s volunteer Campaigns Co-coordinators. We’re here today to address … Continue reading We’re Literally Fighting For People’s Lives