Survey finds two-thirds of Australians back a Newstart Christmas boost

A majority of Australians would welcome a cash bonus for Newstart recipients over the Christmas holidays to ease their financial stress.

While two-in-three Australians supported the boost, it was backed by three-in-four Australians on household incomes less than $40,000 per year. Source: AAP

Two-in-three Australians support giving Newstart recipients a one-off cash payment at Christmas to help meet the costs of the holiday season.

Most people believe the holiday bonus should be $250 or more.

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