Paying all Australians a living wage isn't out of reach
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
Just imagine if all Australians were given $A1,600 per month untaxed (equivalent to around $A20,800 per annum) to keep us above what ACOSS defines as the poverty line. Not only would this ensure that Australians can meet their basic needs, even if they lose their jobs, it would lift approximately 2.55 million Australians out of poverty.
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