Catherine Ardagh

To equalise rates of job seekers allowance for all young people aged under 25 years::The equalisation of rates of job seekers allowance for under and over 25s

To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2024 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare rates, National Minimum Wage and in-work supports in 2024

To inform that the publication of the MESL working paper 'The cost of adequately heating the home' was forthcoming and invite to a presentation of the findings.::Disseminate findings of MESL research and associated policy recommendations for reform of Fuel Allowance.

To improve the lives of trans and non-binary young people.

That improved access to the Free Travel scheme for people with epilepsy restricted from driving be implemented.

To inform about the publication of the annual Minimum Essential Standard of Living report and analysis, invite to attend annual MESL seminar, and provide overview of findings on the change in minimum living costs and impact on income adequacy.

To disseminate the findings of the MESL annual update report and the associated evidence-based policy recommendations in the Pre-Budget Submission

For our proposals on access to Free Travel scheme to be implemented and supported.

Raise awareness and generate support for an increase in the State Pension.

that the widows pension and grant would be available to the surviving partner of co-habiting couples.

To inform that the annual MESL update report & data was now available::Provide evidence on the adequacy / inadequacy of current income supports and social welfare rates::Inform about latest MESL findings and changes in minimum living costs

To inform that the MESL analysis of the impact of Budget 2023 was published::Provide evidence based forecast of adequacy of social welfare supports in 2023

To highlight the legislative anomaly in The Maternity Protection Act 2004 for those diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy;::To amend legislation to allow maternity leave to be postponed in the event of a cancer diagnosis or serious illness;

To update on the status of the MESL research::Promote future engagement with MESL research::Ensure continued awareness of MESL research following transfer from VPSJ to Vincentian MESL Research Centre at SVP

To provide specific information to the Senator about this issue to seek progress on the issue of free travel for people with epilepsy.