Over five million welfare recipients in Australia will receive a small pay rise from Sept. 20.
The changes will allow people on welfare programs to get additional payments of between $20 (US$12.9) and $56 per fortnight.
5 Million Australians Receive Welfare Payment Boost
People on welfare programs will see increases of $20 (US$12.9) to $56 per fortnight
Australian dollars are seen in an illustration photo on Feb. 8, 2018. Daniel Munoz/Reuters
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