The glamorisation of the ‘eat the rich’ movement diverts attention away from the systemic change that lies at the core of anti-capitalist rebellion. It instead aestheticises a political critique into a marketable and, by extension, consumable slogan.
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It seems when the Budget takes one step forward, the display of priority drags them many steps back. This Budget does not prioritise social reform, student poverty or welfare support, leaving vulnerable Australians who seek guidance or support during cost-of-living crises in a bottlenecked welfare system.
NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen has released a response to the ‘Fair Fairs’ petition which signals that the government will not change their policy on concession cards for part time and international students.
After taking a look around, my friend and I agreed that when stepping into Broadway shopping centre, while we often directly go to the first supermarket that comes into our sight, which is Coles, that would miss very unique opportunities everywhere else
Gone are the days of house parties, small trips away with friends and post-work drinks, because we simply cannot afford it.
With turnout low but having increased this year, it remains to be seen whether it will significantly improve — what happens will certainly depend on the actions of our councillors.
USyd-owned student accommodation rents will see an average 6% rise next year despite Australia’s current cost of living crisis disproportionately impacting students.
While the increase to YouthAllowance and Austudy will be of significance for the payments’ recipients, young people should not lose sight of the government’s distorted approach to welfare increases across the board.
Honi attended Budget lockup to assess what the Budget included for students.
“We are seeing people turfed out of their homes. There are lines down the block just to wait to inspect unsuitable apartments full of mould, and that’s just the start.”
