The rising cost of living strikes a sour note with Australians

Australians are working more hours, on average, than before the pandemic. Yet, one in four are finding it difficult to get by on their income.

David works 40-hours a week busking in Melbourne and is struggling to make ends meet. Credit: SBS

Key Points

• Rate increases and inflation are straining some households; many people are forced to change their spending habits.
• At the start of 2022, around 37 per cent of Australians said price rises were a "very big problem"; by October that had jumped to nearly 57 per cent.
• Advocates are calling for an increase income support payments from the government.

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Tumataas na halaga ng gastusin, patuloy na nagpapahirap sa maraming Australyano

Tumataas na halaga ng gastusin, patuloy na nagpapahirap sa maraming Australyano

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In January 2022, about 37.4 precent of Australians said price rises were a "very big problem". By October that had jumped to nearly 57 per cent.

Many Australians are forced to change their spending habits.

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