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Almost 1 million Australians work multiple jobs under cost-of-living pressure

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Record numbers of Australians are supplementing their income with side hustles and multiple jobs according to the Australian Tax Office, who is now reminding people to include any extra income in their tax return. The side hustle – a passion project, or an additional job to earn extra cash – has become a vital income stream for some, but means some Australians are sacrificing rest, health and family time to survive financially.
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