A significant number of Australian households will receive some cost-of-living relief within weeks as federal government policies start to take effect.
Starting from July 1, hundreds of thousands of aged care employees across the country will see their minimum wage increase by 15 percent.
The huge pay rise will apply to those directly working in the caring role, such as personal care workers, nurses, and home care workers, and allow them to earn an extra $7,000 (US$4,700) to $10,000 a year.
Some other living cost measures introduced in the 2023-2024 budget, including cheaper childcare costs and electricity bill rebates, will also come into effect on July 1….