I am an ordinary Australian citizen, deeply affected by the escalating cost of living crisis. It is disheartening to see fellow Australians lose hope for the future, exhausted and on the brink of hunger. This way of life is unacceptable and we implore our government to take immediate action.

Australia's cost of living has been steadily increasing over recent years. According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, consumer prices rose 3.8% through the year to June 2021 quarter (source: ABS), placing a significant burden on households across the country.

This petition calls for comprehensive reforms that address this crisis head-on. We need policies that ensure affordable housing, fair wages that keep pace with inflation, and access to essential services like healthcare and education without causing financial distress.

The current situation is unsustainable and threatens not only our quality of life but also our faith in government institutions tasked with protecting us from such crises. We demand urgent action - reform must be prioritised as a matter of national urgency.

Please sign this petition if you believe in a future where all Australians can live comfortably without fear or uncertainty about their basic needs being met.