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Australia has it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security_in_Australia#Newstart_Allowance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security_in_Australia#N...
by gabriel34 13y ago
Australia has it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security_in_Australia#Newstart_Allowance https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_security_in_Australia#N...
It's conditioned to seeking a job, but nonetheless there is no time limit; plus they offer job placement support, helping you become a productive citizen.
Surprises me that in 400+ coments there is no mention to it.
- prawn 13y agoThat is nothing like an unconditional payment to every adult regardless of their work situation. That's why no one has mentioned it. The concept of a basic income seeks to replace the variety of welfare/support payments a country has. In Australia, that would include Newstart, Austudy, Abstudy, veterans payments, carer's allowance, disability, pensions, etc. You would get the basic income even if you chose to work as well.