Albanese government’s ‘number one priority’ is easing the cost of living

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government’s “number one priority” is easing the cost of living without adding to inflation. Mr Albanese said the key is getting “cost down for families” and getting “wages up for workers”. “Getting the budget, of course, onto a stronger foundation,” he said during Question Time on Tuesday. “Our tax cuts come on top of other measures - cheaper medicines, affordable housing, energy bill relief, higher wages, cheaper childcare, historic investment in Medicare. “Those opposite have said no to every action this government has taken on cost of living.”