Senate debates

Monday, 25 August 2025

Questions without Notice

Cost of Living

2:26 pm

Corinne Mulholland (Queensland, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. The past month has seen the release of welcome economic data, including the third interest rate cut since the election, helping households with cost-of-living pressures. Wages data has been showing real wages growth for seven consecutive quarters. Labour force data shows unemployment is remaining at a low of 4.2 per cent, and women's labour participation is at record highs. With more people in jobs earning more and keeping more of what they are earning, how will the Albanese Labor government continue to help Australians with cost-of-living assistance, including ways to support first home owners to own their own home?

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