Australia NewsCash Handouts Not Included in Cost of Living PackageThe government is exploring alternative options to address households’ financial challenges.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA customer looks at the price of limes at a fruit stand in the central business district in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 16, 2022. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty ImagesIsabella Rayner1/4/2024|Updated: 1/5/20240:00X 1Financially stressed Australians could soon receive more support for living costs as the government explores additional assistance.However, support may not be in the form of cash handouts, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese worries it might worsen inflation.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentIsabella RaynerAuthorIsabella Rayner is a reporter based in Melbourne, Australia. She is an author and editor for WellBeing, WILD, and EatWell Magazines.Author’s Selected ArticlesVictorian Government Spruiks Regional Jobs GrowthApr 01, 2024Splendour in the Grass Cancellation Raises Concerns for Aussie FestivalsMar 28, 2024Queensland to Fly-In, Fly-Out Police Officers to Crime HotspotsMar 28, 2024Australian School Principals Report Record Near 50 Percent Jump in Student AttacksMar 26, 2024Related TopicsAustraliacost of livingAlbanese government