Published: October 15, 2019
Without the ability to blame Labor – or the victims – for the drought, the PM is stuck having to solve a problem of concern to his base
When Barnaby Joyce starts making more sense about inequality than Scott Morrison, you know the Coalition is heading for choppy waters. In July, the former Nationals leader suggested that the unemployment benefit needed to rise significantly.
“Certainly $555 or thereabouts a fortnight is difficult, especially in regional areas. Especially if your rent’s $250 a week, well, you’re not really going to get by,” Joyce said.
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