It would have come as no surprise to many – but the official figures this week confirmed – it's become significantly harder to make ends meet. Inflation jumped to its highest level in more than 20 years. Prices are rising at more than twice the rate of wages – and a mid-campaign interest rate rise on Tuesday now looks almost certain. The political reaction to the price shock was predictable. The Prime Minister is urging voters not to risk change. Anthony Albanese – now free from isolation – says the government has failed on cost of living - after nearly a decade in office.

Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Lewis Hobba.

David Speers interviews Finance Minister Simon Birmingham.

David Speers interviews Greens Leader Adam Bandt, and Finance Minister Simon Birmingham. ABC's own Bridget Brennan, James Campbell of the Herald Sun, and The Saturday Paper's Karen Middleton discuss the issues of the week. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Lewis Hobba. Casey Briggs breaks down the polls in The Crunch.

Anthony Albanese had a better week – edging out Scott Morrison in their first debate and showing a bit more confidence as a result – before being struck down by Covid.The Labor leader is now in isolation. His colleagues are picking up the slack. And the Prime Minister is cutting him none. The week was dominated by a worrying development on Australia's doorstep – the Solomon Islands signing a security agreement with China.

David Speers interviews Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

David Speers interviews Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Live from the seat of Gladstone, David Speers interviews Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce. ABC's own Patricia Karvelas, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald's David Crowe, and Clare Armstrong of The Daily Telegraph discuss the issues of the week. Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Jack The Insider. David talks to people on the street about how they feel about the upcoming election. Casey Briggs breaks down the opinion polls for The Crunch.

The ABC's own Patricia Karvelas, David Crowe of The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, and Clare Armstrong of The Daily Telegraph discuss the issues of the week.

Mike Bowers talks the week in pictures with Jack The Insider.