People are in poverty when they lack the resources necessary to live within socially acceptable living standards. This report identifies 23 essential items considered universally as things nobody should have to go without, and measured how many people lack these items because they cannot afford them. The results highlight the impact of economic hardship on...

Rental affordability is at its worst point since 2015. The report provides insights into how rental affordability impacts different places and household types, with a particular focus on low-income households. It measures "critically unaffordable rents" indicating the severity of the housing crisis as well as the difficulties that vulnerable people encounter in securing housing. The...

This examination of the pressures facing Australians and the Labor Government's policy response finds a growing crisis. The report recommends sweeping policy actions to alleviate cost-of-living pressures, including convening National Cabinet to address public expenditure and develop productivity-enhancing reforms. Additionally, the report suggests introducing divestiture powers to manage supermarket behaviour and reinstating the Australian Building...

This report finds food insecurity rising, fueled by a growing cost of living, inadequate income support and intersecting social and economic disadvantages. It examines the drivers and impacts of food insecurity and recommends short and long-term solutions, advocating for a whole-of-government strategy that builds food resilience by tackling the underlying drivers of disadvantage.

This report suggests a growing divide between families who can afford to switch to green energy and those who can't, finding a reliance on fossil fuels is compounding the cost of living crisis for families. This national poll of parents looks at the challenges and concerns of Australian households and makes recommendations to reduce the...