In a similar YouGov survey conducted by the Green Institute last year, only 58 percent of Australians said that a universal basic income should be introduced. To get these payments, the study suggests creating a much deeper sense of equality in the Australian economy. The study found that the government would lift tens of thousands out of poverty. Table of contents
How Much Would Universal Basic Income Be In Australia?
Assuming a universal basic income to be $10,000 for everyone over 18, with a top-up for welfare recipients every year, that translates to $103 billion a year per individual. […]
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