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Victorian Budget contains investments to support a fairer justice system
The 2023-24 Victorian State Budget, handed down during a challenging economic period as the state works towards recovering from the pandemic, contains a range of investments to improve outcomes for people who have contact with the state’s criminal justice system, says Jesuit Social Services.
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‘Responsible’ Federal Budget 2024/25 provides some cost-of-living relief
Last night’s Federal Budget 2024/25 makes some modest investments to help marginalised people and communities, and provides some temporary cost-of-living relief for Australian households. However, by failing to make significant increases to the Jobseeker and related income support payments, too many Australians are again limited from living with dignity