Senate debates

Thursday, 25 July 2019

Questions without Notice

Newstart Allowance

2:17 pm

Photo of Rachel SiewertRachel Siewert (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

The largest cohort of people receiving Newstart are people aged between 54 and 64. Why is it fair for the Prime Minister, as reported, to be talking about an increase to the age pension when a 64-year-old on Newstart receives $287.90 less a fortnight than a 65-year-old on the age pension?

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