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Labor Promises Federal Aid for Home Batteries to Cut Energy Bills

Australia's Labor party will offer federal assistance for households to buy home batteries, aiming to cut annual power bills by over \$1000, as part of its election campaign; the Coalition is focusing on gas price reductions.

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UK Charitable Giving Plummets by Four Million Amidst Cost of Living Crisis

A survey reveals four million fewer UK residents donated to charity in 2023 than in 2019, primarily due to rising living costs and reduced interest among younger people, forcing charities to seek alternative funding sources.

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Victorian Vote Crucial in Upcoming Australian Federal Election

The upcoming Australian federal election hinges on Victoria, where the Liberal Party aims to win 19 seats to secure a majority, targeting Melbourne's 22 electorates where they currently hold only two. The unpopularity of Victoria's state Labor government could significantly impact the federal Labor ...

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Australian Budget Neglects Retirees Amidst Family-Focused Spending

The 2023 Australian budget offered limited benefits to retirees and pre-retirees, focusing instead on families and younger workers, despite older Australians comprising over 50% of voters; key measures include a deeming rate freeze benefiting 450,000 pensioners and a short-term fuel excise cut.

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Australian Election Set for May 3rd: Tax Cuts vs. Fuel Excise at Forefront

Australia's federal election will be held on May 3rd, with Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton clashing over cost-of-living measures: Labor proposes a personal tax cut, while the Coalition pledges fuel excise cuts and public sector job reductions.

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UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation

The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.

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Australian Chocolate Prices Surge Amidst Broader Cost-of-Living Crisis

Rising global cacao prices, coupled with a weak Australian dollar, have led to a significant price increase in chocolate bars, exemplified by a Lindt bar costing \$8.50, while supermarkets show grocery prices 3.7 percent higher year-on-year, and service industries are cutting services alongside pric...

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Australian Election: Dutton Leads in Polls as Cost of Living and Climate Change Dominate

Australia's general election will be held on May 3, with Prime Minister Albanese facing Liberal leader Dutton in a contest focused on cost of living, climate change, and economic policy; current polls suggest Dutton holds a lead as preferred prime minister.

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Australian Election: Cost of Living to Dominate May 3 Vote

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a May 3 general election, with cost-of-living pressures, including high inflation and housing costs, expected to be a dominant campaign issue. The Labor Party currently holds 77 of 151 seats, facing an opposition that advocates nuclear power and i...

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Australian Social Service Delays Feared Amidst Planned Job Cuts

The Australian opposition's plan to cut 41,000 public service jobs could cause delays of weeks or months for social security payments, according to a Labor government analysis. The analysis shows that processing times for various payments would drastically increase.

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Coalition to Counter Labor's Tax Cuts with New Cost-of-Living Plan

In response to Labor's $17.1 billion income tax cuts, the Australian Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, will announce a competing cost-of-living relief package on Thursday, including potential gas reservation policies and additional housing initiatives, ahead of a likely Friday election.

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Australian Budget 2025: $17 Billion in Tax Cuts and Cost-of-Living Relief

Australia's 2025 federal budget includes $1.8 billion for energy bill rebates, $2.6 billion for aged care worker pay rises, $19 billion in student loan debt cuts, and $17 billion in tax cuts, averaging $2548 per taxpayer, aiming to address cost-of-living concerns ahead of the May election.

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