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"These findings are deeply disturbing and are a source of national shame,” said ACOSS Acting CEO Edwina MacDonald.
“The shockingly low rate of income support is seriously damaging people’s physical and mental health.
“The reality is that if you receive JobSeeker or a related income support payment, you are unable to afford essentials and are forced into a life of poverty and deprivation.
“Income support should help people get through tough times, not keep them in a struggle for survival.
“Australia has one of the lowest income support payments among wealthy nations and the OECD has recommended increasing them. The government must urgently lift these payments to a livable level.”
https://www.acoss.org.au/media-releasesPublished at
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