About us
A Basic Income (also called universal basic income (UBI), unconditional basic income, basic income guarantee), is a liveable wage provided to all citizens unconditionally. It's a complex issue that is discussed more fully on our website: https://basicincomeaustralia.com/
This group will have three main objectives:
1. Discuss and refine the concept - good ideas aren't born out of thin air, they have to be critiqued and analysed from every angle.
2. Publicise the idea and expand the public discussion - through targeted marketing campaigns and creating educational tools.
3. Campaign politically - confirming where politicians stand, promoting candidates who support it and pushing our own candidates as a last resort.
Upcoming events
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BIA - Perth Meetup - 10AM AWST
Tom’s Providore & Wine Bar, 290 Beaufort Street, Perth 6000, Western Australia, AUBasic Income Australia is advocating for #basicincome in Australia and in 2026 we are looking to build a movement around local engagement.
You can rock up and get to know others who are interested in learning more about #basicincome and why it's crucial for the health of our communities.
Sign up to Basic Income Australia so we can contact you if there are changes to the event details.
4 attendees
BIA - Policy Meeting - Phasing it in
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Meeting ID: 825 2715 9640***
Basic Income Australia members are invited to take part in this policy-focused meeting.
This meeting will focus on BIA’s proposed phase-in approach to implementing a Universal Basic Income. The discussion will explore the advantages and possible pitfalls of introducing a UBI gradually, rather than implementing the full model immediately.
Participants will consider questions such as how a phased approach might affect universality, simplicity, political feasibility, and public understanding, and whether it strengthens or weakens the overall policy design.
BIA’s current policy: https://basicincomeaustralia.com/policy/
All welcome.2 attendees
BIA - Operations Meeting
·OnlineOnlineThis is a meeting for organising how the organisation of Basic Income Australia company is structured. To determine if this is the right event for you, it's recommended that you view this list that summarises the kinds of events that we run.
https://basicincomeaustralia.com/events/
The focus of the event will be to resolve and provide updates on ongoing admin tasks, and ensure we are meeting our legal requirements as a registered charity, however there will also be time to share feedback about how the organisation can operate more efficiently.
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Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82527159640
Meeting ID: 825 2715 9640Sign up to Basic Income Australia so we can contact you if there are changes to the event details.
2 attendees
BIA - Book Club - A Basic Income for Australia: A Fair Go for All
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Meeting ID: 825 2715 9640***
For our second 2026 book club, we’ll be reading A Basic Income for Australia: A Fair Go for All by Brian Donaghy, a clear and practical exploration of what a UBI could actually look like in the Australian context.
This book focuses less on abstract theory and more on real policy design, political feasibility, and the choices involved in moving from idea to implementation. It’s especially useful for anyone interested in how UBI fits within Australia’s existing welfare system, labour market, and public debate.
We’ll dig into the trade-offs, the sticking points, and the big questions about how a basic income could work here, now. As always, no expertise required, just curiosity and a willingness to discuss.1 attendee
Past events
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