Covid Gives New Impetus To Universal Basic Income Research
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The introduction of a Universal Basic Income scheme would lift tens of thousands of Australians out of poverty and dramatically reduce economic inequality, according to a new study published by the Australian Basic Income Lab.
Such a move would also be popular with voters, with a survey conducted on behalf of Anglicare indicating 77% are in favour of such an initiative.
The experience of the combined effects of doubling the Jobseeker payment, and introducing JobKeeper last year, has provided a real life experiment in providing a basic guaranteed income to all citizens.
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