This chart shows the responses in our Community attitudes towards poverty and inequality survey to the question whether respondents would be able to live on the current rate of unemployment payment (in the 2025 survey, this was $56 a day).

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2025: It shows that 56% of people in Australia reported that they could not live on that amount, and 20% were unsure. Only 23% agreed that they could live on the current rate

2023: It shows that 58% of people in Australia said they could not live on that amount and 19% were unsure. Only 23% agreed they could live on the current rate.