cost of living

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While we wait for a national housing plan, inflation threatens to squeeze more households out of their homes and onto the streets.

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With the cost of living rising, housing interest rates going up and financial markets in turmoil, the following UNSW Sydney experts are available to comment on economic issues.

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With interest rates rising and house prices dropping in some cities, are potential first-home buyers getting closer to making that purchase?

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As Australia slides into an energy crisis, UNSW Business School’s Katja Ignatieva explains what customers – and markets – can expect to come next. 

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Adjusting tax brackets in line with inflation would ensure voters who wanted more government spending would also have to vote for more tax.

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The estimated cost of raising children in Australia has risen over the past two decades due to new ideals, UNSW researchers have found.

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Despite a topsy turvy global economy, inflation has remained stable in Australia and we should expect more of the same, writes James Morley. 

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