Sunday, March 22, 2020

Australia doubles benefit rates

Australia will double benefit rates to deal with coronavirus:


People newly made redundant will have financial commitments well beyond the prior Newstart Allowance (but wasn't that always the case for individuals before this crisis?)

To meet these needs, and as a result, everybody on a benefit pre-March 20 has it doubled. 

It's only for 6 months ...

BUT what will the reaction be when benefits are halved??



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