Richard di Natale addressing the National Press Club yesterday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen Greens leader Richard Di Natale told the National Press Club yesterday that, because of the changing nature of work, Australia should introduce a universal basic income. His proposal would be costly, unnecessary and would create a permanent underclass.
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A UBI is a liveable, unconditional payment to all citizens. Theoretically, a UBI could be almost cost neutral if it replaced all welfare, health, education, and housing expenditure. However, this is not what the Greens are proposing. Di Natale has called for a UBI in addition to government services.A UBI […]
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