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news 20th October 2020 in news
news 20th October 2020 in news

How has COVID-19 impacted non-citizens who cannot access government support?

Former Socceroo Craig Foster headlines the concurrent session, No income, no home: Non-citizens and temporary visa holders which examines the experiences of temporary migrants and refugees during the COVID-19 pandemic and the housing challenges they have faced – exacerbated by lack of access to government supports such as JobKeeper and JobSeeker.

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In the Media 15th October 2020 in In the Media
In the Media 15th October 2020 in In the Media

COVID-19: Renters accessing super, skipping meals to make ends meet

Real Estate News Editor for the Herald Sun, Samantha Landy reports on Professor Emma Baker recent findings revelling almost two-thirds of Australian renters experienced negative changes to their employment or income. JobKeeper had helped struggling renters “keep their head above water”, while the COVID-19 supplement boosting JobSeeker had increased quality of life.

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