Helen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. In May 2022, the monthly rate of inflation was 6.1 per cent, and last month it was recorded at 3.4 per cent. Since taking office, the Albanese Labor government has had a consistent focus on reducing inflation and providing targeted relief from the cost-of-living pressures faced by Australians. Minister, how have the measures delivered by the government to date helped to provide cost-of-living relief while not feeding inflation? What economic headwinds continue to persist which the government is factoring in ahead of the May budget?