Stories
Partner income testing affects relationships, healthcare, housing, work, caring and safety in different ways.
Content note: Some stories discuss poverty, family and domestic violence, financial abuse and medical hardship. Read only what feels safe for you.
L’s Story
L’s Story When I was younger, I met someone I fell in love with right away (you know how it is in your 20s). At
Update
Meeting with the Office of Minister Plibersek Last week, members of the End Partner Income Testing campaign met with the Office of Tanya Plibersek, current
Liam’s Story
Liam’s Story “I am 30 years old. I had cancer at 17, and as part of my treatment I had to have my leg amputated
Emily’s Story
Name changed to protect her identity. I lived in what was essentially a prison. My husband controlled everything. I wasn’t allowed to leave the house
Olivia’s Story
Olivia’s Story “I won’t enter a relationship because I refuse to be treated as an adult dependent when I am an independent woman. I’ve shared
A Frontline Workers Perspective
“I see the damage of the Partner Income Test in real time.” Today, we hear from a frontline worker who supports vulnerable young people and
Jayne’s Story
Jayne has been disabled since the age of twelve and has lived with chronic illness and disability for the past eighteen years. Much of her
I lost my independence when I found support
Before I met my partner, I was just getting by. It wasn’t easy, but I had control over my own life. I budgeted carefully, stretched