Social services – Poverty and Inequality Commission

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a Poverty and Inequality Commission (the Commission) to eradicate poverty by creating a legislated body with paid Commissioners and a President, modelled on the Productivity Commission. Legislation will require the Government to act on recommendations by mandating public responses to advice.

The Commission would conduct regular antipoverty reviews and create a national poverty line to measure and track progress. This will include reviewing social security payment rates and recommending minimum levels of support.

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Social services – Poverty and Inequality Commission

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a Poverty and Inequality Commission (the Commission) to eradicate poverty by creating a legislated body with paid Commissioners and a President, modelled on the Productivity Commission. Legislation will require the Government to act on recommendations by mandating public responses to advice.

The Commission would conduct regular antipoverty reviews and create a national poverty line to measure and track progress. This will include reviewing social security payment rates and recommending minimum levels of support.

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End commercial horse racing

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a temporary 1% betting levy to fund the transition from commercial horse racing.

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End commercial horse racing

Summary of proposal

The proposal would introduce a temporary 1% betting levy to fund the transition from commercial horse racing.

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Powering past coal and gas – FutureGrid rewiring Australia’s energy system

Summary of proposal

The proposal would create a new publicly-owned electricity transmission and distribution corporation known as FutureGrid, with $7 billion to deliver Australia’s energy system.

The focus would be on:

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Fairness and compassion for refugees – Increase SSRS payments to JobSeeker rates

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase funding to the Humanitarian Settlement Services Program and increase the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments to the same rate as JobSeeker, for all temporary protection visa holders

The proposal has 2 components that would have effect from 1 July 2026.

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Fairness and compassion for refugees – Increase SSRS payments to JobSeeker rates

Summary of proposal

The proposal would increase funding to the Humanitarian Settlement Services Program and increase the Status Resolution Support Services (SRSS) payments to the same rate as JobSeeker, for all temporary protection visa holders

The proposal has 2 components that would have effect from 1 July 2026.

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Stop subsidising weapons manufacturers

Summary of proposal

The proposal would seek to strengthen the stability and safety of the public and region through the following components:

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Establish a Royal Commission into Australia’s immigration detention regime

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a Royal Commission into Australia’s immigration detention regime, including past and present onshore and offshore facilities.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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Establish a Royal Commission into Australia’s immigration detention regime

Summary of proposal

The proposal would establish a Royal Commission into Australia’s immigration detention regime, including past and present onshore and offshore facilities.

The proposal would start from 1 July 2026.

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