About this episode

The episode discusses how Australians' life satisfaction has decreased compared to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic due to rising cost of living pressures.

ABS data shows Australians are less satisfied with life than during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, as cost of living pressures bite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• life satisfaction
• COVID-19
• cost of living
• Australia
• ABS data

Keywords

• life satisfaction
• Australia
• COVID-19
• ABS data
• cost of living

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABS

Places: Australia

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