Everyday Australians mark cost of living as top priority, as Albanese and Dutton chase WA and QLD votes
ABCAs the ink dries on the federal government's pre-election budget filled with sweeteners for voters, Western Australia and Queensland are emerging as the states that will yet again decide who forms government. "Every cent counts, but in the grand scheme of things, I do not think it is enough," she said of the federal budget's cost-of-living relief measures. "It's better than a kick in the pants, and every little bit helps," she said, acknowledging the energy bill relief would help. Bullsbrook Landscaping Supplies owner Roger Harris switched to vote Labor at the last election and has welcomed the electricity rebate in the budget as a "short term" help, but lower interest rates and inflation are what he really wants. "If Peter Dutton were to lose Dickson at the next election, it would be a sign the Albanese government has been re-elected," he said.
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