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Dominic Giannini

Greens unveil $89b income support increase

Australia can lift people out of poverty while boosting the economy, Greens leader Adam Bandt says. (AAP)

More than five million Australians - including more than two million on the age pension - would receive income support boosts from July 2023 under a Greens plan.

The minor party has announced if it holds the balance of power after the federal election it would raise all federal government income supports to $88 a day to get them above the Henderson poverty line.

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