Newstart is this week's political battleground with one side calling for an increase and the other saying it just encourages the old dole bludger syndrome.

Today we find out from Leah what it's really like to live on $40 a day and why an increase would make the world of difference to so many.

CREDITS

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Elle Beattie

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Thanks to our special guest Leah

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