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Increase in Western Australian child poverty rates over the past decade and government responses to address the issue.

🟑 Medium · Speech18 November 2025 · 195 words

WA child poverty increased 157% in a decade. Government cites federal support and cost-of-living rel

Child poverty in WA has risen sharply; government outlines relief measures and blames federal policy

β€œThe Commonwealth government has an important role to play in addressing child poverty through the income support, social security and emergency relief systems it administers.”

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Members who spoke

Rowe, SamanthaScott, Philip
Topics
child povertysocial securitycost of living

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