Fuelling inequality: The brunt of a global crisis should not be borne by people in poverty

While the Albanese government scrambles to resolve the tension between its support for US-Israeli aggression on the other side of the world and the war’s painful ripple effects already being felt at home, people in paid jobs are being told to work from home as a way of curbing demand for fuel.

So why are poor people expected to waste limited money and fuel to attend 5-minute appointments, or to work for free? It is even more senseless when at the same time, the RBA is cheering on unemployment, with Michelle Bullock openly saying those of us without paid work should have a harder time finding a job....

Stop forcing poor people to do compulsory activities and increase Centrelink payments to at least the Henderson poverty line.

Couldn't agree more with this opinion piece. https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260331-fuelling-inequality-the-brunt-of-a-global-crisis-should-not-be-borne-by-people-in-poverty