Australia news live: aged-care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight

Increase in annual pay packets began from August 1. Follow updatesPetrol prices set to rise as fuel excise relief endsDrivers could soon pay more than $2 a litre for fuel and $2.40 for diesel after the government’s 16-cent discount ends at midnight.Obviously we always monitor the situation and take steps as necessary, but our policy decision is clear.Better pay for nurses means better care for older Australians – our record boost to wages is making it easier for aged care homes to attract and retain nurses, ensuring older people can access higher-quality, more consistent care. Continue reading...