- Cost of Living and Housing Affordability:
- Throughout the session, senators raised significant concerns about the rising cost of living and the impact it has on housing affordability for vulnerable populations.
- Discussions highlighted the particular challenges faced by older women who are experiencing homelessness, underscoring the urgent need for reforms in housing policies (p. 36).
- Various senators criticized the government’s performance in managing energy prices, indicating that electricity prices had not decreased as promised, which added to the financial burden on households (p. 33). The government faced scrutiny for its handling of energy costs amid broader discussions about living standards.
- Overall, there was a shared sentiment among senators about the downturn in living standards and the pressing need to address issues of domestic violence, which also intersects with housing availability and safety concerns (p. 36).
- Government Responses:
- The government acknowledged the ongoing discussions regarding cost-of-living pressures and indicated that it is focusing on various economic measures to support affected populations. However, specific strategies or new policies addressing these urgent concerns were not detailed in the session (p. 28, p. 36).
- Senators from both sides emphasized the importance of government intervention in housing and energy policy to alleviate these growing issues for Australians (p. 36).
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