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John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland

The Greens' liveable income guarantee is a serious idea the major parties won't touch – yet

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The Australian Greens have lobbed a large rock into the placid pool of economic policy by announcing a proposal for a “Liveable Income Guarantee”.

The policy would increase all income support payments – for those looking for work, studying full-time or unable to work because of age, disability or caring responsibilities – to A$88 a day (about $32,000 a year) from July 2023.

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