Interim report

REPORT - May 2023

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Conduct of the inquiry
Purpose of this report
Structure of report
Interim committee findings

Chapter 2 - Background - Australia's cost of living crisis

Addressing inflation
Cost of living drivers
Government's fiscal policy response
Interim committee findings

Chapter 3 - The impact - The experience of Australian households and the not-for-profit sector

Under mounting pressure
Impact on charities
Evidence on potential solutions
Interim committee findings

Chapter 4 - Energy

Australia's energy system
Price fluctuations for key domestic fuel sources
Energy market intervention
Evidence on potential solutions
Government policy response: Energy accord
Interim committee findings

Chapter 5 - Housing - The impact of interest rate and rental price rises

Housing affordability
Evidence on potential solutions
Interim committee findings

Chapter 6 - Food and groceries

Drivers of food and grocery price rises
The food and grocery retail and wholesale sector
Growing food insecurity
Evidence on potential solutions
Interim committee findings

Economic Outlook
Wages and employment
Climate Change
Housing
Energy

Dissenting report by the Australian Greens

Appendix 1 - Submissions and Additional Information

Appendix 2 - Public Hearings

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