More figures

Another profile of a hard up family in the Herald. As usual I supply estimates of actual income as I think this provides context. In no way am I suggesting the family profiled is not in need.

• Wages $21,580 (not the $415 per week for a 30 hour job appears to be well under the minimum wage)
• Tax $2,696
• Net Wages $18,784
• Sole Parent Support $8,008
• WFF $10,608
• Accom Supplement $12,688
• Winter Energy Payment $700
• Net Income $50,788

So again tough to bring up two kids on under $1,000 a week. But useful to note taxpayers contribute $32,000 a year on top of the $19,000 of wages.