WITH a higher proportion of people in the postcode 3300 (Hamilton) not in the labour force at 38.3 per cent compared to the Victorian and national percentages of 32.2 and 33.1 per cent respectively, it’s a likely conclusion that a larger percentage are on income support.
It is this demographic that is doing it tougher as the cost-of-living soars, according to a report released by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) on Monday.