Queensland Council of Social Services report reveals rental costs, inflation and inadequate welfare payments squeezing household budgets
About 60,477 single parents are falling $200.53 short a week of meeting basic living expenses, according to Queensland Council of Social Services modelling.About 60,477 single parents are falling $200.53 short a week of meeting basic living expenses, according to Queensland Council of Social Services modelling.Last modified on Mon 19 Dec 2022 03.
About 60,477 single parents are falling $200.53 short, and families with one working parent are $174.23 short of meeting basic living expenses every week, the report said.QCOSS said low-income households already spend a higher proportion of income on housing, food, electricity, transport, phone and internet services, and inadequate welfare payments are compounding problems.
“None of these households have sufficient income to meet any unplanned expenses or emergencies. They cannot make meaningful savings and are highly vulnerable to increasing levels of debt, often from predatory lenders.” About 95% of unemployed single-parent households are led by women, the report said, and they spend about 46% of their income on rent.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spinach recall extends to most of Australia with child hospitalised in QueenslandAuthorities say spinach contaminated with ‘unsafe plant material’ is from a ‘single source’ and has caused delirium and hallucinations
Read more »
New details emerge about love triangle trio at the centre of Queensland cop killingKeely Brough - one of the police officers who survived the deadly ambush at a rural Queensland property - has shown incredible strength, joining her community for a touching vigil to remember her fallen colleagues. 7NEWS
Read more »
Nathaniel Train breached Queensland border carrying weapons months after school resignationA Queensland farmer recalls a 'sketchy' encounter with police shooter Nathaniel Train when he broke through the Queensland-NSW border gate and dumped weapons into a creek in December last year.
Read more »
One bright, hopeful spark in a dark, dark Queensland weekBrisbane’s Olympic Games is a decade away. However, it took a significant step forward this week.
Read more »
Chaotic Sydney police chase for pair wanted over alleged attempted murder in QueenslandDramatic vision has emerged of the police pursuit in Sydney leading to the arrest of two people allegedly connected to an attempted murder in Brisbane last week. 9News
Read more »
‘No easy way out’: Future Fund urges investing resetAustralia’s Future Fund says it has repositioned its $200 billion portfolio for a world of higher inflation and increased volatility, lifting its exposure to select commodities including gold, and lowering its proportion to equities
Read more »