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May 1, 2023 •
How to fix the budget to lift people out of poverty
At this time of year, in the lead up to budget, governments can often be heard saying they don’t have enough money – particularly when it comes to raising the rate of income support.
But is it true? And if it is, are there ways to repair the budget that would leave enough money to help raise people out of poverty? Today, economist Danielle Wood on how we can fix the budget.