Easing the rising cost of living

New temporary costofliving payment of $350 over three months for people earning up to $70,000 a year.

Fuel excise duty and road user charges cut to be extended for two months. Halfprice public transport extended for further two months.

26,500 more insulation and heating retrofits for lowincome homeowners. Urgent Budgetnight legislation introduced to remove barriers to new retailers entering the grocery market, to help bring prices down.