cost of living crisis
University students are winding up hungry as a result of food insecurity
An Australian university student survey has outlined that more than half of university students do not believe they can afford......
Federal Election: what do Australia’s changing demographics want?
The Federal Election trail is in full swing with both major parties well into their second week of campaigning. For......
Welfare groups say Federal Budget ‘ignores’ people in poverty
In a speech last week, Australian Treasure, Dr Jim Chalmers, pledged “meaningful and substantial” cost-of-living relief as the centrepiece of......
New research: 1 in 3 parents struggle to afford school basics
Cost-of-living pressures are making it harder for many Australian families to afford back-to-school essentials like uniforms, stationery, and school fees.......
Survey finds Widespread Severe Food Insecurity in Australia
A recent report from Foodbank has found that 3.4 million Australians are living with food insecurity, of which 2 million......
Regional Australians turn to financial support amid cost of living
Low-income earners in regional Australia are increasingly turning for help to pay for basics amid the worsening cost of living......
Rental crisis forcing Australian adults back into share housing
The number of adults in their 30’s moving back to share housing is rising rapidly as Australian rental markets continue......
Albanese Government announces $925m to combat domestic violence
Earlier today, the Albanese Government announced a 925 million dollar plan to combat domestic violence, named the Leaving Violence Program.......
PM’s Stage 3 Tax backflip
The pressure that has been mounting on the Government to relieve cost-of-living increases intensified as the legislated stage 3 tax......
Purchasing Behavior this Christmas
Australia recovered well from COVID this year. Despite facing inflation and a high cost of living in the early months......