Australia sets price cap on essential items in remote Indigenous stores to reduce living costs.
The Australian government has announced a price cap on 30 essential grocery items in 76 remote Indigenous communities to align costs with city prices, aiming to reduce living costs and improve health outcomes. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement as part of the annual Closing the Gap report, which tracks progress on Indigenous health and welfare. The measure targets items like milk, bread, chicken, and toiletries, addressing high costs due to transport and supply chain issues. The government also plans to invest over $800 million in services for the Northern Territory's Indigenous communities.
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