Episode

Welfare groups say poorest Australians left behind in budget

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Radio National Breakfast
Published
May 12, 2026
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495
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Summary

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