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Disability gap

Man in wheelchair looking at steps

Man in wheelchair looking at steps Source: Digital Vision

Disability advocates are calling for urgent reforms to the Disability Support Pension with new research showing eligibility thresholds mean many are left struggling financially on the lesser Newstart payments. It also says those on the pension are struggling to make ends meet, with their costs of living at least 100 dollars more a week than those without a disability.



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