The rising cost of living strikes a sour note with Australians

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David works 40-hours a week busking in Melbourne and is struggling to make ends meet. Credit: SBS

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Australians are working more hours, on average, than before the pandemic. Yet, one in four are finding it difficult to get by on their income.

Rate increases and inflation are straining some households and putting others on notice - with many people forced to change their spending habits.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan reports in Tamil with a feature written by Phillippa Carisbrooke

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