Labor hints at budget cost-of-living measures
Before the budget detail coming out at 7.30pm, we’ve confirmed that the cost-of-living packages included will have an energy bill rebate for every household and an increase in the commonwealth rent assistance.
The government has indicated these measures will help to reduce headline inflation by about half a percent in the 2024-2025 financial year and will not add to inflationary pressures.
Key events
We are half an hour…