That this House:
(1) Acknowledges the latest research data from the NSW Council of Social Service.
(2) Notes that of the 1,086 people surveyed from the Central West; 50 per cent are in housing stress, 48 per cent could not pay utility bills on time, 45 per cent went without prescribed medication or healthcare, 42 per cent could not afford to travel for essential reasons, 42 per cent went without meals, 72 per cent had no money set aside for emergencies, and 35 per cent used buy now pay later to pay for essential goods.
(3) Calls on the Government to explore ways of further supporting those most vulnerable.
