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This year’s holiday season is marked by growing working-class financial stress, poverty and homelessness, while the ruling class celebrates a near-record on the share market under the Labor government.
Hunger relief charities are noticing a marked rise in the number of Australians experiencing food insecurity. Advocates are imploring the government to increase support.
Australian retailers are expecting more subdued Christmas sales activity this year. Multiple interest rate rises over the past year and cost-of-living pressures have reduced the budgets for gift buying.