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Community sector details key policy demands for people on low incomes

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A close up of a Centrelink sign in Norwood, Adelaide. Thursday, April 16, 2020. The Australian Government has announced even tighter restrictions around social gatherings, and boosted stimulus spending, in attempts to fight off the coronavirus and it's affects on the economy. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / DAVID MARIUZ/AAPIMAGE

Among the demands are for the incoming government to permanently raise the rate of JobSeeker and other income support payments - something neither of the major parties has committed to doing.



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