Government never asked about Newstart hike

By Finbar O'Mallon
Updated October 10 2019 - 2:18pm, first published 2:13pm
A parliamentary inquiry is due to hear submissions about the unemployment benefit Newstart.
A parliamentary inquiry is due to hear submissions about the unemployment benefit Newstart.

The government hasn't asked for advice on an increase in the Newstart payments from the departments overseeing Australia's welfare, social security and employment.

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