The report finds direct connections between the climate crisis and rising cost-of-living pressures. It posits that failure to lower emissions now will only aggravate the crisis, with each moment of inaction compounding the pressure on households. Three key areas are identified where the climate crisis is directly driving up costs: insurance, food and energy.

This paper examines how two major policies responding to the COVID-19 pandemic affected the wellbeing of eligible recipients, one that increased liquidity by releasing personal savings and one that increased wealth through a government transfer. The findings suggest the former raised life satisfaction while the latter did not.

This paper proposes five policy priorities that the Business Council of Australia believe should determine the 2025 Federal Election. Issues covered include the cost of living, housing, net zero emissions, workforce skills and healthcare. For each issue the paper provides background and analysis along with potential policy solutions.

Given the extent of the cost-of-living challenges currently being experienced by families across South Australia, all school leaders and governing councils need to develop and provide options that will help families meet the costs associated with their child’s or children’s education. This guide provides a range of strategies and suggestions to become a more cost-friendly...

Contributing to the evidence base on furthering an understanding of the Australian experience of poverty, this report aims to guide the development of targeted and effective poverty alleviation, advocacy and policy. It finds that specific groups are particularly at high risk of multiple deprivation, namely: people relying on JobSeeker Payment; Parenting Payment, Disability Support Pension...