Why do over 13 per cent of Australia's population live in poverty?

A new report on poverty in Australia has prompted calls for the Newstart allowance to be increased, and for more affordable housing to be created.

A homeless man sleeping in the street (AAP). Source: AAP

How many children under the age of 15 in Australia live in poverty?  How does this compare to the rate in other nations?  Can the trend be reversed?

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