The Cost of Living in the NT

These webinars are an opportunity for people to learn about the issues they care about and hear directly from local experts. 

Our expert panel includes - Professor Rolf Gerritsen, Economist, Charles Darwin University, Alice Spring. Mollie Harding, Senior Policy Officer, NT Council of Social Services, Darwin and Dr Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, The Australia Institute, Canberra.

Watch the webinar:
The Cost of Living in the NT

Summary of key points:

• The cost of living crisis is worsening, with an increasing number of Australians experiencing financial distress.
• Real wages are not growing and have deteriorated due to high inflation. 
• A parallel crisis in housing availability and affordability is putting further pressure on Australians.
• The cost of living crisis disproportionately affects vulnerable groups, including low-income families, young people, and people with disabilities.