Five people on youth allowance speak about the difference the raise in the rate will make to their lives – and their anger it wasn’t sooner
As part of its stimulus package the government has introduced the coronavirus supplement, an extra $550 a fortnight payment for people on the jobseeker allowance, parenting payment , farm household allowance, special benefit recipients, Austudy, Abstudy and youth allowance .‘I have never experienced financial security’ The announced increase will make an extreme difference to my welfare, wellbeing and my health.
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