'$2.11 to buy groceries': Wollongong mum calls for permanent welfare increase

Brendan Crabb
May 19 2020 - 7:30am
"I thrive when I work, I love working. Yet as a casual events bartender you are never guaranteed work."
"I thrive when I work, I love working. Yet as a casual events bartender you are never guaranteed work."

An single mother has appealed for the recent boost to fortnightly welfare payments to become permanent, or says many will continue to live on "Struggle Street".

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Brendan Crabb

Brendan Crabb

Illawarra property reporter

I'm a member of ACM's national property team, covering the Illawarra and South Coast. Based in Albion Park, NSW, I write about exciting, interesting or just downright quirky properties that have been listed for sale, major sales, market trends, auctions and more. One of my favourite aspects of being a journalist is I believe everyone has a story to tell. What's yours?

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