Budget balancing act fails working poor.

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      The article discusses the recent federal budget in Australia and its impact on the working poor. While the budget aims to provide cost of living relief and stimulate the economy, it falls short in addressing the deeper economic issues facing the country. The budget includes minor increases in rent assistance and welfare benefits, but fails to address the structural housing problems and lacks investment in public housing projects. One of the most glaring omissions in the budget is the lack of increase in Jobseeker payments, which goes against the recommendations of the government's own advisors. The article highlights the need for a more ambitious and long-term approach to economic policy that prioritizes structural reform and addresses inequality. [Extracted from the article]
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