International Women's Day, Melbourne, 1980 International Women's Day march, Sydney, 1996 Reclaim the Night, Sydney, mid-1990s WEL NSW members displaying posters supporting the campaign for paid maternity leave, International Women's Day 2002 (WEL NSW Office) WEL-WA, Palm Sunday Peace March 1985 Eva Cox, at launch of WEL's 2004 federal election campaign. (WEL history collection, photo Gail Radford)

WEL’s Submission to the Senate’s Inquiry into Changes in the Social Security System following on the Northern Territory Emergency Response Legislation

11/03/2010 — Filed under: submission — Comments (0)
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 The Howard government’s justification for the original Northern Territory Emergency Response was based substantially on the presumption that it would protect women and children from violence and abuse in the designated communities. The current Government’s justification for extending some measures puts similar arguments.WEL ‘s submission focusses on whether the proposed measures will enhance, reduce or otherwise affect the well being of women and the children in their care.

 

WEL’s recommends that:

 

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What WEL Wants from the Henry Review

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The Henry Review of the Australian Tax and Transfer system is about to report. WEL’s recommendations to the Review were aimed at creating a total package for a fairer taxation and transfer system.

 

Fairness and equity

 

1. Integrate the taxation and transfer systems and recognise individual needs in both.

2. Ensure that the total tax take as a proportion of GDP is maintained and preferably raised to increase funding for public services in health. Maintain the dependence on the progressive income taxes.
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