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Australian political debate turns to inequality and Labor

Original: # Auspol # inequality # Labor A chance remark has set me off on a rant, that perhaps the more people see a disparity in

A comment on Australian politics is drawing attention for arguing that the more visible the gap between rich and poor becomes, the unhappier people grow. The writer claims government is functioning for the benefit of lobbyists, mates and the wealthy rather than addressing deliberately low wages, fuelling discussion about inequality and the Labor government's priorities.

Why now: Frustration with wealth inequality and perceived political favouritism in Australia is resonating widely right now.

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• # Auspol # inequality # Labor A chance remark has set me off on a rant, that perhaps the more people see a disparity in wealth, the less happy they are. Government appears to be functioning for the benefit of lobbyists, mates, the wealthy. As opposed to low wages, deliberately… · treleanor@aus.social · 42

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