Newstart needs to be raised, not cut.

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Growing community sentiment to raise Newstart is being ignored. In fact the opposite is happening: the Government has chosen to retain its cuts to Newstart recipients in the Budget.

Our research shows that this cut will drive couples experiencing unemployment to be on an income 32% below the poverty line.

And while the Senate has so far refused to pass this harsh cut, it is clear from the Coalition’s insistence to keep it on the books that they are waiting for a more agreeable Senate rather than listen to the growing call that Newstart should be raised, not cut.

Will you sign the open letter urging the Prime Minister not to cut Newstart, and certainly not when they are still pursuing big business company tax cuts?

Dear Prime Minister,

We the undersigned urge you to abandon the cut to Newstart, particularly when you are proceeding with big business company tax cuts.

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