Australian families are being crushed under the weight of cost-of-living pressures, and One Nation understands their pain. The skyrocketing costs of housing, energy, and food are creating an unsustainable burden, forcing many hardworking Australians to make difficult choices just to get by.

These pressures, however, are not inevitable. They stem from a series of avoidable policy failures that have left everyday Australians footing the bill for government incompetence. Explosive government expenditure has fuelled inflation, pushing up prices across the board while leaving families

struggling to make ends meet. On top of this, the push for renewable energy, entangled in layers of red and green tape, has driven energy prices to unprecedented levels, creating a system that is neither affordable nor reliable. Meanwhile, open border policies have led to an influx of foreign arrivals, increasing demand for housing and pushing the market beyond the reach of many Australian families.

One Nation is committed to addressing these issues head-on. We have laid out clear policies to reduce energy costs, cut wasteful government spending, and bring accountability back to government. These measures are not about short-term fixes but about restoring fairness and common sense to a system that has been neglected for too long.

An immediate step any government could take to relieve pressure on families is cutting taxes. Australia is one of the most highly taxed countries in the world, with excessive excises on fuel, beer, and spirits, coupled with burdensome income taxes and state government fees. A reduction in taxes would provide instant relief for families, putting money back in their pockets when they need it most.

While reforming immigration policies and addressing the failures of renewable energy schemes will take time, cutting taxes and slashing wasteful government spending can deliver immediate benefits. Wasteful spending has skyrocketed, and as the Reserve Bank has pointed out, government overspending is a significant driver of mortgage rate increases. By reigning in unnecessary expenditures, the government can ease inflationary pressures and provide relief to struggling Australians.

One Nation is not here to offer empty promises. We are here to provide real solutions that tackle the root causes of Australia’s cost-of-living crisis. Families deserve a government that works for them—not against them.