Opinion

It is time to admit Newstart is just too low

JL
Updated July 2 2021 - 2:42am, first published July 31 2019 - 7:00pm
FINANCIAL 'WOES': Nationals MP and former leader Barnaby Joyce during Question Time on July 22, 2019. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
FINANCIAL 'WOES': Nationals MP and former leader Barnaby Joyce during Question Time on July 22, 2019. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Well, you have to hand it to Barnaby Joyce. He's managed to take an issue like increasing the Newstart allowance and completely twist the debate to make it all about himself.

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Jody Lindbeck

Journalist