1. Can anyone get it? 2. Who will benefit? 3. Do I still get it if I go overseas? 8. What about the regions? 4. Won’t young people stop working and blow the money on booze, drugs and surfing? 5. What happens to existing benefits and student allowances? 6. Why don’t you subsidise training and University fees instead? 7. Won’t employers just pay people less?
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  5. 5. What happens to existing benefits and student allowances?

5. What happens to existing benefits and student allowances?

Answer

This UBI will replace Jobseeker Support, Student Allowance, and the first $10,000 of the Supported Living Payment and Sole Parent Support. All other benefits and top ups remain the same.