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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Government urged to raise welfare payments in Budget
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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By Myles Morgan
Presented by Roza Germian
Source: SBS
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