…to improve the wellbeing of Western Australians, and to strengthen the community services sector that supports them. WACOSS is part of a network consisting of National, State and Territory Councils…
…rental arrears, it will not address the issue of price rises. To do that, direct state intervention is needed. It requires the State Government to: reform and rebalance the rental…
…the State Minimum Wage was 47.6 per cent of the WA AWOTE (see Figure 19). Figure 19. WA AWOTE, Median Earnings and State Minimum Wage Source: ABS 6302.0, 6333.0, and…
…job market, the combination of minimal or stagnant wage growth and persistently insufficient Commonwealth income support, has meant that many households are struggling to cover the cost of basic necessities….
…the COVID pandemic continues, the supports that had been provided by the Commonwealth and State governments have cessed. The lack of available rental properties across Western Australia has seen rents…
…a 5.25% increase to the State Minimum Wage and a 4.65% increase to WA Awards in its 2022 decision on the State Wage Case. Approximately 30 per cent of the…