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@coupdegraz7.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:41 AM

@imogenib.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:20 AM

JobSeeker is confirmed as a causative factor in approximately 3,000 deaths/yr. People cannot survive abject poverty. There is no reason to kill people who we know due to inflation the RBA need unemployed. #auspol #RaiseTheRate @jimchalmers.bsky.social #PovertyKills
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@phonakins.com Sep 20, 2026, 5:31 AM

Happy "Indexations is not an Increase" day to all who celebrate!

#RaiseTheRate

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Social Security Payment Parameters, 20 September 2026 indexation. Two tables display updated pension rates for single and partnered residents, effective 20 September 2026. The top table, titled Pension — Single — Resident, lists three components per fortnight: Basic Rate increases from $1,100.30 to $1,135.40, an increase of $35.10; Pension Supplement increases from $86.50 to $88.20, an increase of $1.70; Energy Supplement remains $14.10. The typical total rate rises from $1,200.90 to $1,237.70, an increase of $36.80. The lower table, titled Pension — Partnered (each) — Resident, shows: Basic Rate increases from $829.40 to $855.90, an increase of $26.50; Pension Supplement increases from $65.20 to $66.50, an increase of $1.30; Energy Supplement remains $10.60. The typical total rate rises from $905.20 to $933.00, an increase of $27.80. Notes beneath each table state the rates also apply to residents temporarily absent for weeks 1 to 6, and include illness separated, respite care or partner in gaol. All figures are in Australian dollars.

JobSeeker Payment Rates table listing fortnightly payment amounts, effective 20 September 2026, for different categories of single and partnered recipients. The table has a blue header row with columns labeled Component (per fortnight), Previous Amount, 20 Sep 2026, and Increase. It shows rates for: Single with no dependent children (Basic Rate $824.90, Energy Supplement $8.80, Typical Total Rate $833.70, increase of $16.20); Single with dependent children (Basic Rate $883.30, total $892.80, increase $17.30); Single principal carer of a dependent child (same rates as above); Single principal carer exempt from activity test due to foster caring, non-parent relative caring under court order, home schooling, distance education or large family (Basic Rate $1,068.20, total $1,087.20, increase $20.90); Single aged 55 or over after 9 months on payment (Basic Rate $883.30, total $899.80, increase $17.30); Single with partial capacity to work 0-14 hours (same rates as aged 55 category); and Partnered (each) (Basic Rate $755.10, total $763.00, increase $14.80). All amounts are in Australian dollars. A note at the top states some rates may apply to Special Benefit recipients. The table is presented on a plain white background with alternating light gray and white rows.

Commonwealth Rent Assistance payment tables showing maximum rates, rent thresholds and rent ceilings under both the SSAct and FAAct. The image contains six structured tables with columns for family situation per fortnight, previous amount, new amount from 20 September 2026, and the increase. Top section covers SSAct maximum rates for single people, single sharers, partnered illness separated, partnered temporarily separated, and couples. Middle sections detail SSAct rent thresholds and rent ceilings with the same family situations. Lower sections show FAAct maximum rates, rent thresholds and rent ceilings broken down by number of children from one to two children and three or more children, for single people, partnered illness or temporarily separated, and couples. All monetary values are in Australian dollars. The tables use a teal header row with white text and alternate white and light grey rows for data.

@davelennon.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 2:25 AM

at what point do people start to realise that yes there is an historical aspect to this BUT current treasurer Jim Chalmers is a devotee of the "full employment cult" he will not #raisetherate because he believes he can alleviate the need for JobSeeker. current economic theory is based on a pool of

@bababooie42.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 12:14 AM

#Auspol #RaiseTheRate

@twitter-exile.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 7:01 AM

F L| C K this! #VoteGreens! #VoteSocialist!

#Aboriginal leaders, experts alarmed by
#Labor 's broken election promise on compulsory income management

#AUSPOL #Indigenous #BLM #FirstNations #Neoliberalism #PunitiveLaws #RaiseTheRate

@jbillz.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 4:01 AM

This is a national disgrace. #raisetherate

@karlcotton.bsky.social Sep 17, 2026, 1:34 AM

Shameful but at least we have those imaginary submarines.
#raisetherate
#scrapaukus #usbasesoutnow
@albomp.bsky.social
#auspol

@bababooie42.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 10:45 PM

All unemployment pensions should be brought to the same basic level above the poverty line, and restrictions based on partnership need to be abolished.

#RaiseTheRate

@simonrosenberg.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 3:41 PM

"Poverty kills...Raising the level of jobseeker would save thousands of lives."

And @grogsgamut.bsky.social has the figures to prove it.

I'll be more direct.
By failing to #RaiseTheRate, our government is killing people.

For "no-one left behind" Albo, this is inexcusable negligence. #auspol

@bababooie42.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 9:38 PM

All unemployment pensions need to be raised above the poverty line, and limits based on partner's income need to be scrapped.

Too many Australians have already committed suicide or been killed by those close to them because of how cruelly little they are afforded.

#RaiseTheRate #Auspol

@simonrosenberg.bsky.social Sep 13, 2026, 4:54 AM

Arbitrary, vicious cuts to life-saving services for #NDIS and #agedcare recipients. Failure to #RaiseTheRate.

But private companies who run human services - and fossil fuels, gambling, defence... - get royal treatment.

Tell us again, @albomp.bsky.social, about who you won't leave behind? #auspol