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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

The 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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