Welfare groups say poorest Australians left behind in budget

from Radio National Breakfast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Ahead of the budget, a coalition of leading advocacy groups was calling for changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax.This group got its wish - but are concerned the budget is not doing enough to help Australia's poorest people. Guest: Kristin O'Connell, co-founder of the Antipoverty Centre, and disability pension support recipient

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