cost of living

Women on lower incomes are the “shock absorbers of poverty” during an economic crisis. Now, they’re set to absorb a war-induced fuel crisis.

One Nation’s rise sparks scrutiny, as Pauline Hanson’s party faces pressure to deliver clear, credible policies for voters

Dr Simone McCarthy asked more than 500 women how the cost-of-living crisis affects them. The results should be a wakeup call.

This week, Sussan Ley managed to do what many thought impossible: revive Tony Abbott’s legendary “women of Australia will do the ironing” moment except this time, it was the grocery shopping.

The crushing cost of living is driving Australian workers to hide emotional distress while desperately maintaining their work performance.

Four million Australians are living in ‘hygiene poverty’, with one in five concerned they soon won’t be able to afford deodorant and soap.

This year’s Cost of Living Index from Anglicare Australia paints a bleak picture of what it’s like to raise a child on the minimum wage.

A “wellbeing agenda” was a passion project for the treasurer, meant to help account for wellbeing while developing policy. So why has the government stopped talking about it?

The same week occupational therapists were told to keep absorbing rising costs, the Remuneration Tribunal awarded federal politicians a 2.4% pay rise

Australian women are being disproportionately affected by rising living costs, family obligations and a looming retirement gap.

Young women are more likely than men to be undecided voters. They’re also more likely to vote based on cost-of-living concerns.

Australia’s high quality of life is offset by expensive childcare, impacting families and the economy significantly nationwide.