Thread by @lukehgomes

#Newstart inquiry submissions have been published. I'm going to tweet out some important points from the submissions below. #auspol

@TasCOSS's is a standout. It features lots of personal stories and a very powerful introduction. All federal politicians should read it. "This is not an ordinary inquiry." aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_…

@TasCOSS The #Newstart submission from @aasw says social workers are seeing clients in oncology wards who are avoiding treatment because they "cannot afford transport to the clinic."

@TasCOSS @aasw .@GoodShepANZ says its financial counsellors "confirm that they are seeing an alarming increase in older people who are seeking help". People over 55 are the largest cohort on #Newstart #auspol

@TasCOSS @aasw @GoodShepANZ The @CHFofAustralia is among those who conducted a #Newstart survey. People reported choosing between tampons and food and saving money by avoiding taking medication, particularly for mental health conditions. #auspol

@TasCOSS @aasw @GoodShepANZ @CHFofAustralia .@cohealth_au is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit community health services. It told the #Newstart inquiry it heard from people who live with ongoing pain as a result of delayed dental care and inability to afford medication #auspol

@TasCOSS @aasw @GoodShepANZ @CHFofAustralia @cohealth_au I will come back to this when there is a lull in the drug testing trial

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