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A majority of Australians would welcome a universal basic income, survey finds – ABC News
Nearly two-thirds of Australians say they would support a cash payment being given to all members of the community on a regular basis regardless of income level…
Nearly two-thirds of Australians say they would support the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI), according to a new poll.
Key points:
- 58 per cent of Australians support a universal basic income
- The COVID lockdowns may have increased sympathy for UBI
- A large number of Australians would spend more time with family and friends, and doing physical activities, if they received UBI
The finding comes after millions of Australians were forced to rely on some kind of regular welfare payment this…
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