Currently single people receive about 50%of the normal income support rate when they receive support from the NASS system. It is arguable that even asylum seekers on NASS support can be defined as destitute, because they cannot meet their basic needs on the amount of support they receive.
- Do you support asylum seekers on NASS support receiving a minimum of 70% of income support rates? Continue reading “Questions for MPs/Hustings – destitution”