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Rising Fuel Costs Threaten Australian Jobs and Home Care

3/28/2026

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Fuel costs in Australia are rising sharply, affecting care workers, tradespeople, and transport drivers.
The United Workers Union warns older people are at risk as home care visits decline due to high petrol prices.
Industry groups urge the government to provide JobKeeper-like wage subsidies to prevent layoffs.
Construction firms are halting apprentice hiring.
The Master Builders Association predicts a downturn in new home construction.

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Story summary

Fuel costs in Australia are rising sharply, affecting care workers, tradespeople, and transport drivers.
The United Workers Union warns older people are at risk as home care visits decline due to high petrol prices.
Industry groups urge the government to provide JobKeeper-like wage subsidies to prevent layoffs.
Construction firms are halting apprentice hiring.
The Master Builders Association predicts a downturn in new home construction.