The national average for unleaded petrol struck its second highest level in history last week, with every state and territory now paying more than $2 per litre, but there are signs of better times ahead for motorists.
Almost one third of businesses in Australia are struggling to find staff, either due to a lack of applications for advertised positions or a lack of skills among those who do apply.
The Fair Work Commission's decision to increase the minimum wage by 5.2 per cent was the correct one, despite concerns raised by business groups, the prime minister says.
Anthony Albanese says the government will look at every available option to keep a lid on rising gas prices, but a failure of energy policy and global pressures are making the task harder.
Anthony Albanese has expressed shock lifting the minimum wage is not a bipartisan issue, as Scott Morrison accused him of being a "loose unit on the economy".
As the cost of living soars and more Canberrans tumble into poverty, the community sector has called on Federal Election candidates to state how they would solve these problems.
