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The coronavirus supplement is the biggest boost to Indigenous incomes since Whitlam. It should be made permanent

Written by Francis Markham, Research Fellow, College of Arts and Social Sciences, Australian National University

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On March 23 the government effectively doubled payments to the unemployed, single parents and students, introducing a new unconditional Coronavirus Supplement to go on top of existing allowances such as Newstart, Youth Allowance, Parenting Payment, Austudy and Abstudy.

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The coronavirus supplement is the biggest boost to Indigenous incomes since Whitlam. It should be made permanent

NEGATIVE GEARING DEBATE SHIFTS FOCUS TO TIMING OF TAX DEDUCTIONS

After an opaque summit, China and the US want to work together again. That might not be good news for the world

Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?

Coles’ discounts misled shoppers, court rules. It could face hundreds of millions in fines

Why ‘greenhushing’ signals deeper issues with NZ’s climate risk reporting regime

Struggling to find an electrician or builder? 5 reasons for Australia’s tradie shortage

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Australians need good financial advice more than ever to pay for soaring interest rates. Here's how to get it

Factors to Consider When Looking for the Best Content Marketing Company

House prices and demographics make death duties an idea whose time has come

Sectorial ATO Tax Debt Disclosures Rise, Overall Business Credit Demand Flattens and High-Risk SME 'Credit Shopping' hits 8-month peak

SME support in Federal Budget falls short of easing business pressures

Bunji dog treats to hit Ritchies shelves

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“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

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