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The Greens' liveable income guarantee is a serious idea the major parties won't touch – yet

  • Written by: John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
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The Australian Greens have lobbed a large rock into the placid pool of economic policy by announcing a proposal for a “Liveable Income Guarantee”.

The policy would increase all income support payments – for those looking for work, studying full-time or unable to work because of age, disability or caring...

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