

ACCAN is proposing the Government implement a review of the Centrelink Telephone Allowance that delivers the following outcomes:

  1. The allowance reflects the reality that mobile, internet and telephone connectivity are all essential to the social, economic, and community participation of low-income Australians

  2. Broadened eligibility to include all people on the lowest income support payments, for example Newstart recipients whose ability to engage in the labour market is dependent on communications connectivity.

  3. Increased allowance rates to ensure barriers of affordability do not lead to ongoing lack of connection or maintenance. Recipients should be able to maintain their service without sacrificing other essential goods or services.


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