Introduction: Basic Income, Fit for Australia and the Fairness Test

Jennifer Mays ()
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Jennifer Mays: Queensland University of Technology

Chapter Chapter 1 in Basic Income, Disability Pensions and the Australian Political Economy, 2020, pp 3-35 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract This chapter sets the scene for the book and provides an outline of scope, contribution and chapter summary. It starts with a backdrop to contextualize basic income debates in the context of existing Australian political economy and explores the ‘fit’ for the Australian context. The chapter introduces basic income terminology and principles and explores why Australia needs a universal basic income, what is involved and what changes will be made to structural arrangements. The chapter also explores the current feasibility of achieving a non-marginalizing basic income for all, inclusive of people with disability.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-32349-3_1

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