Submission to Social Services Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Income Support) Bill 2021

This submission is directed to the Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs regarding the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Strengthening Income Support) Bill 2021. The submission expresses concerns about the proposed changes to income support payments, particularly the insufficient increase in the JobSeeker payment. MYAN highlights the adverse impact this will have on young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds, who are already disproportionately affected by economic challenges. The submission argues that the proposed increase is inadequate to meet basic living costs and advocates for a more substantial raise in payments to ensure that these young people are not pushed further into poverty, which could hinder their ability to secure employment and contribute to Australian society.