Interview with Richard Denniss, the unemployment payment & unravelling political spin from Canberra

Economist Dr Richard Denniss discusses the permanent change (cut) to the unemployment allowance. After years of lobbying, is the rate adequate and what does this mean for people currently struggling and living below the poverty line? Listen as Richard unravels the political spin and talks about the need for accountability in our parliamentary democracy. Richard Denniss is The Australia Institute’s Chief Economist. Broadcast 2 March 2021.