The Australian Greens are dismayed that National Landcare program has been targeted for a 50% cut in the Commission of Audit report.

"A 50% cut in funding will put important Landcare, natural resource management, environmental programs and jobs at risk and comes as the movement celebrates the 25th anniversary of Landcare " Senator Rachel Siewert, Australian Greens agriculture spokesperson said today.

The Australian Greens say Anglicare's Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot demonstrates the urgent need for an increase in income support payments such as Newstart Allowance.

"The snapshot clearly demonstrates that people on low incomes like income support payments are unable to afford rentals in Australia