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5 Million Australians Receive Welfare Payment Boost

People on welfare programs will see increases of $20 (US$12.9) to $56 per fortnight
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5 Million Australians Receive Welfare Payment Boost
Australian dollars are seen in an illustration photo on Feb. 8, 2018. Daniel Munoz/Reuters
Alfred Bui
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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.

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Alfred Bui
Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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