PIT campaign update: We have a meeting with DSS policy advisors coming up to discuss Partner Income Testing. We’ve covered a lot of ground, but if there’s something you think needs to be raised, we’d love to hear it. Comment below.
we’ll do our best to take your concerns to them.
How does the Partner Income Test (PIT) affect you?
Nobody should be punished for love.
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Laura has been a driving force behind this campaign and a strong advocate for the disability community. If you’re able, please consider donating or sharing her fundraiser. Every bit of support helps. ❤️
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URGENT: Disabled woman trying to escape an unsafe home environment after repeated failures across DV, housing and support systems. This fundraiser is to help provide immediate safety and stability.
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National media coverage for Partner Income Testing.
A relationship should not cost someone their financial independence.
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The 'archaic' rule forcing Australians with a disability to choose between 'love and survival': An archaic social security rule in Australia, known as the partner income test, is forcing individuals with disabilities to choose between living with a romantic partner an… https://ranked.news/743009?u=b
Another refusal from Tanya Plibersek. No meeting. No adviser. No staff contact. Partner Income Testing keeps disabled people and vulnerable women financially dependent, yet those affected continue to be denied a voice. #auspol @tanyaplibersekmp.bsky.social
NEW REPORT: The Human Cost of the Partner Income Test
Based on 794 survey responses from Australians impacted by partner income testing.
A relationship should not mean losing financial independence.
Read the report: tr.ee/sCjrwigD79
#EndthePartnerIncomeTest #RaisetheRate #Centrelink