Guaranteeing a minimum income to every Kiwi would help disabled people and Māori living in poverty, advocates say.
The Green Party revealed a new tax and welfare policy on Sunday which included an income guarantee, ensuring everyone would receive at least $385 per week, after tax.
CCS Disability Action chief executive Mel Smith said income levels have a significant impact on overall wellbeing and life outcomes."Disabled people and their families are significantly more likely to live in poverty, with lower income rates than non-disabled people,” she said READ MORE: * Cost of living blamed for 165% increase in foodbank demand […]
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