Cost and standard of living
Alternative labels
Cost of living
Household expenses
Living standards
Standard of living
Survey Report
ACOSS Summer heat survey 2024
This survey, conducted by ACOSS in partnership with First Nations Clean Energy Network, of 1,007 people across Australia, found 80 per cent of people were living in homes that are too hot in summer.
Discussion paper
ACCC Supermarkets Inquiry: issues paper
This issues paper seeks feedback into the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's inquiry into pricing and competition in Australia’s supermarket sector.
Briefing paper
Aussies would pay less at the petrol pump with clean, efficient cars like those sold overseas
As Australians face a cost of living crisis, petrol is one of the top household expenses causing the most financial stress. This paper argues that an effective New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will help tackle the cost of living and pollution challenges together.
Report
Improving economic resilience: report on a Productivity Commission inquiry
The Productivity Commission was asked to identify policies and interventions that enhance the resilience of New Zealand’s economy and living standards to persistent medium-term supply chain disruptions. This report outlines the findings from the Commission's research.
Report
Inquiry into price gouging and unfair pricing practices: final report
This report summarises key policy issues, and draws on inquiry submissions, to develop a set of recommendations on price and competition policy which, if adopted, would substantially improve competition and decrease the price pressure faced by Australian consumers.