Government signals no major cost-of-living help ahead

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 02:18 · Archive

Households are unlikely to receive significant cost-of-living help in coming months.

The government is signalling that households should not expect major financial support in the budget ahead. Officials have indicated they are adopting a 'tight ship' approach, with efforts focused on curbing inflation and managing rising debt costs rather than providing cost-of-living assistance.

Government signals no major cost-of-living help ahead — Image: Perth Now

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'Tight ship': public told to expect scant budget helpPerth Now · 4 Oct, 01:51
'Tight ship': public told to expect scant budget helpThe West Australian · 4 Oct, 01:51

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