Rachel Seiwert petition for Newstart raise of $75 p/w
Sept 11, 2018 15:25:35 GMT 7
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2018 15:25:35 GMT 7
Email from Rachel Siewert
Dear Bear
The Lion King, Peter Andre and Forrest Gump graced our screens a whopping 24 years ago.
A lot has changed since 1994. But one thing that hasn’t is Newstart.
For over two decades, successive Liberal and Labor governments have ignored calls to increase Newstart, burdening people with more debt and financial stress.
All of us should be free to live a good life, with access to a world class public health and education, an affordable home, and a strong social safety net. But this is not possible for people trying to get by on $38 a day. Sign up if you agree that we need to raise the rate of Newstart.
The Greens have a plan to raise the rate, and this week I introduced legislation to raise Newstart by $75 a week.
An increase of $75 a week would mean that people looking for work, disabled people, students, older Australians and single parents are more able to live a dignified life.
But we need your help to make this happen.
Right now, the Liberal and Labor parties are too intent at giving tax handouts to their wealthy mates and corporate donors to try instead of focusing on what our community needs.
Can you help us call on the Liberal and Labor parties to do their jobs and raise the rate of Newstart?
We know this money will go straight back into the economy, spent on goods and services whilst recipients are looking for work. At the same time we as a society are exercising compassion, enabling people looking for a job to actually get by whilst they get back into work.
With your help we can make this a reality.
LET'S RAISE THE RATE
Senator Rachel Siewert
Australian Greens spokesperson on Family and Community Services
greens.org.au/campaigns/increase-newstart?utm_source=civi&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newstart&utm_content=26063
Dear Bear
The Lion King, Peter Andre and Forrest Gump graced our screens a whopping 24 years ago.
A lot has changed since 1994. But one thing that hasn’t is Newstart.
For over two decades, successive Liberal and Labor governments have ignored calls to increase Newstart, burdening people with more debt and financial stress.
All of us should be free to live a good life, with access to a world class public health and education, an affordable home, and a strong social safety net. But this is not possible for people trying to get by on $38 a day. Sign up if you agree that we need to raise the rate of Newstart.
The Greens have a plan to raise the rate, and this week I introduced legislation to raise Newstart by $75 a week.
An increase of $75 a week would mean that people looking for work, disabled people, students, older Australians and single parents are more able to live a dignified life.
But we need your help to make this happen.
Right now, the Liberal and Labor parties are too intent at giving tax handouts to their wealthy mates and corporate donors to try instead of focusing on what our community needs.
Can you help us call on the Liberal and Labor parties to do their jobs and raise the rate of Newstart?
We know this money will go straight back into the economy, spent on goods and services whilst recipients are looking for work. At the same time we as a society are exercising compassion, enabling people looking for a job to actually get by whilst they get back into work.
With your help we can make this a reality.
LET'S RAISE THE RATE
Senator Rachel Siewert
Australian Greens spokesperson on Family and Community Services
greens.org.au/campaigns/increase-newstart?utm_source=civi&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newstart&utm_content=26063
