An ‘onslaught of punches’: is this week the cost-of-living tipping point for many Australian households?

As more families report housing stress, declines in financial wellbeing and food insecurity, experts warn that the situation is not just an economic problem but a matter of public health Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
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Published4 h ago (Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:00:15 GMT)
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AuthorSarah Ayoub