cost of living

An Australian politician told parliament that continual wage rises under Labor were a sign the nation was in financial distress.

It has been touted as a cost-of-living budget designed to ease pressure, but a week on, a leading analyst says the Queensland 2024-25 budget is anything but.

The government has also increased first home buyer grants in an electoral bid to target young families.

Treasurer Tim Pallas says the budget is about helping families and address inflation.

Tariffs on goods like toothbrushes, fridges, clothing, and sanitary products will be removed.

Australian house prices surged by 10 percent across combined capitals as of Jan. 31.

Planning Minister Paul Scully has admitted there is no quick fix.

The National Farmers Federation says the entire supply chain must be examined to see who is contributing to higher prices.

Fewer than one in four Australian GP clinics are now offering bulk billing, a recent report shows.

The government is exploring alternative options to address households’ financial challenges.

‘This extraordinary result is a testament to the adaptability and resilience of both industry players and consumers alike,’ the FCAI said.

As California ranks among the nation’s highest-cost places to live, the well-known scholar explains the state’s gradual shift from the “land of opportunity.”