Four out of five low-income families can’t afford basics in Queensland

The Courier Mail has reported four out of five low-income families in Queensland cannot afford the basics. It comes as essential item costs continues to increase in the state. Petrol, electricity, bread and milk prices have risen by more than 10 per cent in the 12 months to August last year. It's causing families to fall further into debt every year by more than $10,000. People seeking support from homelessness have increased by 40 per cent of the past three years.