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74: Left Behind (Budget 2023 ft. Senator Janet Rice)

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Turning the Western Suburbs of Melbourne, Green

Melbourne Mayor Janet Jones says she was disappointed by the budget. She said people who are living on income support were left with 'absolute crumbs' The $2.85 increase in job seeker and student allowance doesn't even buy a kilogram of potatoes, it buys half a pack of peanuts or bits of fruit. But as a politician "on an extremely healthy salary" she will get a $9,000-a-year tax cut. It's not fundamental change that's needed to allow people to be living a decent life, Ms Jones adds.

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