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Pre-Budget Submission
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18 Jun 2026
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Budget 2027: Pre-Budget Submission
The annual budget presents the opportunity for taking substantive steps towards achieving a social protection...
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Annual MESL Update
18 Jun 2026
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1.16 MB
MESL 2026 - Report
The Minimum Essential Standard of Living (MESL) 2026 report provides a robust, evidence based benchmark...
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Annual MESL Update
18 Jun 2026
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1.29 MB
MESL 2026 - Appendix
Appendix of detailed MESL expenditure need and income calculation tables from the 2026 MESL update...
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Annual MESL Update
18 Jun 2026
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1.67 MB
MESL 2026 - Presentation
Presentation from MESL 2026 report launch seminar
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Disability
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21 Apr 2026
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Cost of Disability
This submission draws on the MESL and related research to highlight the significant additional and...
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Working Paper
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12 Nov 2025
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MESL Costs for School Age Children
This working paper draws on in-depth focus group deliberations with parents on the minimum needs...
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MESL Impact Briefing
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14 Oct 2025
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Budget 2026: MESL Impact Briefing
MESL Impact Briefing. Analysis of the impact of Budget 2026, forecasting the potential adequacy of...
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Pre-Budget Submission
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20 Jun 2025
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Budget 2026: Pre-Budget Submission
The annual budget presents the opportunity for taking substantive steps towards achieving a social protection...
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Annual MESL Update
17 Jun 2025
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935.23 KB
MESL 2025 - Report
The MESL 2025 Report captures changes in the cost of the minimum basket of goods...
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Annual MESL Update
17 Jun 2025
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1.19 MB
MESL 2025 - Appendix
Appendix of detailed MESL expenditure need and income calculation tables from the 2025 MESL update...
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Annual MESL Update
17 Jun 2025
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1.68 MB
MESL 2025 - Presentation
Presentation from MESL 2025 report launch seminar
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MESL Impact Briefing
Cover page of MESL Impact Briefing, with table outlining forecast income adequacy for 2025
19 Oct 2024
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Budget 2025: MESL Impact Briefing
MESL Impact Briefing. Analysis of the impact of Budget 2025, forecasting the potential adequacy of...
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