There is a truckload of trouble coming as the budget looms and the signals are ominous.

The government plans to remove the Living Wage requirement from government contracts in cleaning, security, and catering, sparking opposition from the Tertiary Education Union. However, the actual impact of the Living Wage on low-income families is minimal due to high tax rates and benefit deductions, leaving little extra income. The disparity between New Zealand and Australia’s support for low-income families and students is highlighted, urging unions to address these issues to prevent further financial hardships for struggling families.

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