A majority of Australians would welcome a universal basic income, survey finds
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DecDecember 2020 at 3:37am
A universal basic income is a cash payment given to all members of a community on a regular basis, regardless of income level and with no strings attached.
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Nearly two-thirds of Australians say they would support the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI), according to a new poll.
Key points:
The COVID lockdowns may have increased sympathy for UBI
A large number of Australians would spend more time with family and friends, and doing physical activities, if they received UBI