Many on 'inadequate' Newstart skip meals

By Marnie Banger
Updated July 29 2019 - 8:58am, first published 8:53am
ACOSS head Dr Cassandra Goldie says many on Newstart have to skip food, winter heating and showers.
ACOSS head Dr Cassandra Goldie says many on Newstart have to skip food, winter heating and showers.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann insists building a "stronger economy" is the best way the federal government can help job-seekers struggling to make ends meet.

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