The Most Commonly Used Approach to Define the Poverty Line

question 77

Multiple Choice

The most commonly used approach to define the poverty line in Australia is to follow the definition of the Henderson Commission, conducted in 1975.This sets the poverty line at:

• A)75.5% of average weekly earnings
• B)56.5% of average weekly earnings
• C)50% of average weekly earnings
• D)25% of average weekly earnings

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