A new report looks at poverty and deprivation across the country since 2010. Disadvantage is becoming more entrenched and severe.
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Research shows a possible return to society of $1.24 for every dollar invested in increasing the JobSeeker rate.
The government says it is serious about improving living standards but it has failed to provide targeted and long-term relief for the people who need it the most.
Unemployment and related payments for working-age people were given a welcome boost in last year’s budget. But they remain well below pensions, and far from adequate.
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