| Categories | Entertainment and Current Affairs |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Company | The Big Issue |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Website | thebigissue.org.au |
The Big Issue in Australia is a street newspaper which began in 1996. The Australian edition of the paper is a project of the UK-based The Big Issue. The first magazine was launched in Australia on the steps of Melbourne’s Flinders Street railway station on 16 June 1996.[1]
Since its founding in 1996, about 7,000 street vendors have sold more than 14 million copies of the magazine, collectively earning more than $38 million.[2] Today, the magazine sells for $9.
At the paper's headquarters in Melbourne, the publication of each new edition includes a launch breakfast for local vendors. The editor then goes through what’s in the edition and receives feedback from vendors.[3]
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