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What do Australians know about living costs?

“These numbers confirm what Australians already know. Living costs are spiralling. Essentials like food and transport are shooting up, and housing is more expensive than ever,” said Anglicare Australia executive director Kasy Chambers. “Rents have gone up by 30 per cent since 2020, and they are forecast to keep going up over the next year." ...

Are Australians cutting back on expenses?

Whereas the consumer price index (the one quoted by the treasurer) increased 5.4 per cent in the year to September, the living cost index for households headed by wage earners climbed 9 per cent. A new survey shows that nearly every Australian is cutting back on expenses — whether it be on entertainment or life's basics like food. ...

Will the government make life better for Australians struggling with rising costs?

And while she defended the government response, Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth Anne Aly admitted that nothing the government or politicians say is going to make life better for Australians struggling with the rising cost of living. ...

What is Australia's biggest cost of living concern?

Picture: Simon Anders The Urban Mobility Trends report shows the single biggest cost of living concern for Australians is fuel. The price of petrol was ranked as the biggest concern across all age groups, followed by groceries, electricity, insurance and rent/mortgage payments. ...

What does Anne Aly say about Australia's cost of living crisis?

Anne Aly offers little comfort for Australians struggling with the rising cost of living. Politicians from both sides of the divide have told Q+A they have seen families begging for food and Australians "counting coins" to buy a loaf of bread as the cost of living crisis deepens and interest rates continue to rise. ...