There are globally recognised, flexible and effective ways of measuring the complex nature of poverty which have allowed governments around the world to accurately work out the level of deprivation experienced by their citizens and to change it.
The Henderson poverty line established in the 1970s remains in use but has significant limitations, failing to consider changes in living standards or the multi-faceted nature of poverty.
Poverty is not merely an income issue; it encompasses wealth and various other factors that contribute to an individual's living conditions and opportunities.
Understanding poverty and inequality is essential, especially during a cost-of-living crisis exacerbated by a pandemic and climate change, yet Australia lacks an agreed-upon national measurement.
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