The Universal Basic Income, as you will know, proposes that every citizen receives a basic income, an amount sufficient to live on. The scheme would replace most, if not all, of the support the Government provides through Centrelink and NDIS. Studies show that it would cost a similar amount to our current system.
The UBI promises to
- Raise the poorest in our community out of poverty, especially those on Youth Allowance, people caring for loved ones full time and tertiary students.
- Reduce inequality between the rich and the very poor, thus giving all citizens a sense of dignity.
- Decrease homelessness through better distribution of wealth.
- Lift productivity. People freed from meaningless work would make their contribution to society through work for which they have a passion.
The Albanese Government has the confidence of the Australian people to make bold changes to make ours a better society. Rather than tinker around the edges of the tax system, you could make a wonderful improvement to the Australian community.
Yours sincerely
Ted Witham
Mind Journeys 