The economic picture that emerged this week reflects the pressures many Australians are facing – and the crux of the next election
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At a fundraising event for Lifeline Canberra on Monday night, general manager Adam Miller opened with a brief and distressing reality check on the telephone counselling service’s work across the country.
“Out of the 10 busiest days in Lifeline’s history,” Miller told the audience, “five have been in the last six months.”