Government urged to raise welfare payments in Budget

Minister for Jobs Michaelia Cash before making a statement in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, March 28, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash Source: AAP

The Federal Government is being urged to increase the welfare payments of nearly 800,000 Australians in next week's Budget. But the Government says the $50-a-week increase comes with a much bigger price tag and would not help the economy.



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