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Measuring poverty in Australia is important because it helps us understand how many people are struggling to afford basic things like health care, a place to live and education.
Based on income alone, about 1 in 7 people in Australia live in poverty. That’s around 3.5 million+ people.
By measuring poverty accurately, policymakers can identify vulnerable populations, allocate resources more effectively, and track progress towards alleviating poverty.
It’s time Australia had a national definition of poverty and a better way to measure it more comprehensively.
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