July 1 changes looking to offer cost of living relief to Australians

The new financial year begins today, and with it a number of new measures come into force. The changes affect areas as diverse as electricity bills, live music venues - and where you can buy e-cigarettes.

Schatzmeister Jim Chalmers ist davon überzeugt, dass viele der Änderungen die Krise der Lebenshaltungskosten etwas abmildern werden. Credit: LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE