Disabled People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia) welcomes some big wins for people with disability in tonight’s Federal Government Budget, but is very concerned by the punitive approach to welfare support that will make life harder for those doing it tough, including people with disability. “We are extremely pleased to hear that an increase in the…
Disabled People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia), is alarmed and concerned that the Federal Government is linking budget cuts in the Omnibus Bill, now before the Senate, with funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). “We are shocked and troubled about this announcement from Treasurer Scott Morrison that once again links cuts to social security…
In January 2017, Disabled People’s Organisations Australia (DPO Australia) provided a submission to the The Treasury outlining our key priorities for the 2017/2018 Federal Budget. Our priorities are drawn from our collective membership, engagement and advocacy with people with disability. These priorities have been outlined in previous pre-budget submissions and in our 2016 Federal Election Platform. Much…
