Jul 22, 2026 – 10.30pmAnthony Albanese will pledge increased spending on cost-of-living assistance as he seeks to draw a distinction between Labor and its political opponents, including One Nation, which he accuses of blaming people for problems they did not cause and having no workable policies.In his keynote address to open the triennial ALP national conference in Adelaide on Thursday, the prime minister, in what is effectively his opening pitch for a third term in office, will reassure voters that the cost of living will remain “squarely” his government’s focus.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Economic hardship is ‘not imagined’: PM pledges more assistance
The cost of living will be Labor’s focus between now and the election, the prime minister will pledge during his opening speech at the party conference.
111 words~1 min read
