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1: Divorce is costing the Australian economy $14 billion a year | July 6, 2014

In light of the staggering costs of divorce to the national economy in government assistance payments and court costs, Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews said he will act to establish an expert panel on early intervention, examine strategies to lower the divorce rate and better identify and assist vulnerable children and young people…


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2: Sole carers in cash bind | December 19, 2012

HUNDREDS of single parents in Geelong could be up to $100 a week worse off when they are pushed off the single-parent pension and on to the Newstart allowance in less than two weeks…


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3: Centrelink says 3000 single mothers eligible for more generous payment | November 16, 2012

CENTRELINK estimates reveal 3000 single mothers meant to be put on the dole next January will now be eligible for the more generous Disability Support Pension or the Carers’ Payment…


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4: TOUGH LOVE: Budget targets single parents to save $700m | May 4, 2012

ALL single, unemployed parents will have their parenting support payments axed when their youngest child turns eight – a tough-love Budget measure designed to force them back to work…