Labor unlikely to back Newstart increase

By Matt Coughlan
Updated December 16 2018 - 4:41pm, first published 4:38pm
Chris Bowen say the Newstart rate needed to be assessed with the resources of government.
Chris Bowen say the Newstart rate needed to be assessed with the resources of government.

Labor appears unlikely to back raising Newstart, with shadow treasurer Chris Bowen confident the party won't budge from its current position.