The best of times and the best of times
The Big Issue Australia 24 October 2011
Despite a financial crisis and wobbly markets, the very rich have got even richer. The poor, meanwhile, have got poorer. In Australia, while one-fifth of society has claimed almost two-thirds of the cake, another fifth must fight over the crumbs. The gulf between them is broader than ever, and this –as Alan Attwood discovers- has implications for all. (3442 Words) - By Alan Attwood
An office worker walks next to a homeless woman in central Sydney. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz
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