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Government urged to raise welfare payments in Budget

Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash

After criticism of Newstart Jobs Minister Michaelia Cash says the best form of welfare is a job. (AAP) 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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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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