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Greens want dole increased from $35 a day

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The Australian Greens want the dole increased to keep up with the rising cost of living.

Australian Greens youth, childhood education and care spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young on Tuesday called for the Newstart allowance and Youth allowance to be reviewed and boosted.

Her plea comes after Labor MPs on Monday urged the government to consider boosting the Newstart allowance and finding more ways to help the jobless.

"It does need to be reviewed and of course we look forward to seeing some positive movements in having them increased," Senator Hanson-Young told reporters in Canberra.

At least 10 Labor MPs raised questions about jobs and ways to assist redundant workers during a caucus debate.

Four MPs were concerned the Newstart allowance for the unemployed is just $35 a day for a single adult, which is less than $53.50 a day for the pension.

 

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