A majority of Australians would welcome a universal basic income, survey finds Posted ThuThursday 10 updated FriFriday 11 DecDecember 2020 at 3:37am A universal basic income is a cash payment given to all members of a community on a regular basis, regardless of income level and with no strings attached. ( Print text only Cancel Nearly two-thirds of Australians say they would support the introduction of a universal basic income (UBI), according to a new poll. Key points: The COVID lockdowns may have increased sympathy for UBI A large number of Australians would spend more time with family and friends, and doing physical activities, if they received UBI