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A new report on the federal government's stage three income tax cuts have shown those in regional areas would benefit the least from the changes.

A leading welfare group says increasing government support payments would cost less than planned tax cuts for the wealthy and lift millions out of poverty.

The federal government has been urged to boost rental assistance payments to take the sting out of fast-rising rents.

The jobs market might be tight but with a shrinking pool of entry-level vacancies, the long-term unemployed are still struggling to find work.

Anglicare says there are 15 applicants per position but many often stand little chance of success due to lack of experience, age and other barriers

With power prices rising, wages stagnating and welfare leaving people below the poverty line, the demands on charities are off the charts

As Anti-Poverty Week nears its end, an Anglicare Australia report shows demand for help with food, rent and bills is surging.

A majority of older renters are facing significant barriers to remaining at home as they age including rising housing costs and insecurity, a report has found.

'People on low incomes don't stand a chance,' Anglicare executive director says.

Stagnant incomes and surging rents have collided, created a housing crisis in Australia. Great-grandmother Veronica Silva is one of millions caught in the middle and is being forced to move further away from her family.

Anglicare’s annual snapshot calls for 50% rise in rent assistance payments, more social housing and changes to tax system