Tasmanians will be forced into poverty by coronavirus supplement changes according to The Australia Institute modelling.

Jackson Worthington
Updated July 27 2020 - 6:25pm, first published 5:30pm
WORRY: Modelling suggests 370,000 Australians will be thrust into poverty because of changes to the coronavirus supplement.
WORRY: Modelling suggests 370,000 Australians will be thrust into poverty because of changes to the coronavirus supplement.

Modelling from left-wing think tank The Australia Institute shows 10,000 Tasmanians will fall into poverty if the government reduce the coronavirus supplement in September.

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Jackson Worthington

General news reporter with a special interest in social justice, the economy and family violence. Jackson.Worthington@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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