Fears suicides rising with interest rates, inflation

Australians experiencing cost of living distress have no faith in the Albanese government's ability to reduce their pain through Budget measures, leading to fears suicides rates could further rise. "We're seeing suicide rates increase alongside inflation and interest rates," Suicide Prevention Australia (SPA) chief Nieves Murray said. "While suicide is complex behaviour, often with no single cause, we do know that the financial distress arising from these economic conditions can potentially increase the risk of suicide...