Australian government declines Church bid for higher unemployment benefits

August 28, 2012

Australia’s federal government has rejected calls by Church leaders for an increase in welfare and unemployment benefits.

Representatives of Catholic Social Services had argued that the government benefits should be indexed to match rises in the cost of living, as are government salaries. The agency suggested an independent commission to examine the adequacy of government support.

 

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Further information:

• Government resists calls for raising dole (Radio Australia)