Cash strapped Australians yearn for the ‘happy’ days of COVID lockdowns (opens in new tab)

Tangentially related to the previous post. Data recently published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) suggests some Australians felt better off during the COVID pandemic, despite lockdowns and other restrictions on their movements, than they do today. In 2026 people are dealing with cost-of-living pressures, reduced real income, and the potential threat to their […]