#costofliving

More Australians looking to “unretire” amidst cost of living crisis

Financial experts say there’s been a surge in Australians re-entering the workforce post retirement in recent years amidst the cost of living crisis. Many Aussies are unretiring to make ends meet, but it’s more complicated than just jumping back into work, and experts say it’s important to seek financial guidance beforehand. Image: Image: Pexels/ Tima …

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Australian Wealth Inequality Worsens Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

Oxfam Australia’s latest annual report on wealth inequality shows billionaires in Australia have doubled their wealth since 2020, despite a global pandemic and the cost of living crisis. The report, called ‘Inequality Inc,’ revealed billionaires have increased their wealth by 70%, while many everyday Australians struggle to put food on the table. Oxfam is calling …

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Government announces review into alleged supermarket price gouging

While the increasing interest rates are exacerbating the cost of living crisis for Australian residents, a recent report revealed some major supermarkets made large profits in 2022–23. Woolworths, for example, made net profits of $1.62 billion. Federal Government has announced a review into the food and grocery code of conduct, investigating the alleged price gouging …

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Millions of Australians facing Food Insecurity, report finds

A new report has revealed most Australians don’t know where to get help for food insecurity. Foodbank Australia’s latest annual Hunger report shows more than three-and-a-half million households in Australia experienced a moderate-to-severe level of food insecurity this year. Cost of living was rated the most significant issue Australians were concerned about, followed by the …

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Aussie Farmers Welcome Senate Inquiry into Major Supermarkets

Australian Farmers have welcomed the announcement of a Senate inquiry into rising costs and profits of major supermarkets. The Greens secured cross-party support to establish the inquiry, which will investigate price gouging, food inflation and supply chain issues. Image: Image: Pexels/ Cottonbro Produced By: Georgia Fisher Featured In Story: Tony Mahar- CEO, National Farmers Federation …

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Campaign for concession Opal cards for all students

The cost of living crisis has already made it increasingly hard to survive for international students in Australia , especially when they don’t have access to concession transport cards. The Student Representative Council and Sydney University Postgraduate Representative Association at the University of Sydney are running a campaign aiming to get 20,000 signatures for an …

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