In uncertain times, a universal basic income should our next move
With the financial welfare of Australians uncertain, the concept of a Universal Basic Income must again be discussed. What’s more, we’re already on the right track.
When single parents are priced out of childcare, it kicks off a poverty cycle
For the majority of single parents, childcare is out of the question. This enables a vicious cycle of entrenched poverty and disadvantage.
We’re yet to appreciate the true cost of Robodebt
Robodebt may have produced the biggest class action in our history, but the $1.2 billion paid out doesn’t begin to cover the true damages.
Guess what? Morrison’s budget completely ignored the climate
As the Australian climate faces another apocalyptic summer, the federal budget granted yet more money toward polluting technologies, while ignoring renewables wholesale.
Trump cuts off COVID relief until after he wins the election
Despite millions of Americans out of work and facing eviction, Donald Trump has promised there will be no more government support until after the election.
A money tree grows in Canberra: Unpacking Frydenberg’s cut-centric budget
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, Josh Frydenberg’s budget will optimistically focus on the future.
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