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Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade Source: Getty

Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research. The Disrupting Disadvantage Report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia finds the country needs to use localised data to better identify and support people locked in poverty.


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Australia may see over half a million children born into poverty in the next decade if urgent action is not taken, according to new research. The Disrupting Disadvantage Report from the Committee for Economic Development of Australia finds the country needs to use localised data to better identify and support people locked in poverty.



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