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Child Poverty Isn't Fixed by Work | Auckland News
Child poverty in Australia is worsening, and experts warn that simply working isn’t enough to lift families out of hardship — current welfare systems may even be trapping them deeper. The confusing “Working for Families” payments are criticized as counterproductive, likened to cutting seniors’ superannuation if they don’t work — something we’d never accept for adults, yet it’s happening for kids. A bold new push calls for a simple, fair Child Tax Credit: $250/week for the first child, $130 for others, plus extra for youngest kids — ensuring every child in low-income families gets support…
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