Millions of Aussies will receive extra money in their pockets each week as the cost of living surges amid mounting petrol prices.
With average petrol prices surging to $2.20 a litre in some capital cities, a flow-on inflation effect is expected to cause prices of other key goods to spike.
Five million Australians who receive social security payments will benefit from a rise in payments. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett Senator Ruston said specific calculations had been made that took into account the actual expenses of senior Australians.
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