Australia’s 178 billionaires are $25.7bn richer than last year as 3.7 million live in poverty

Australia’s 178 billionaires gained $25.7bn in wealth since last year, while 3.7 million people, including 757,000 children, live in poverty. Oxfam analysis shows the 20 richest Australians now hold more wealth than the bottom 3 million households.