Cost of living continues to dominate campaigns as rates rise looms

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison hands out lolly bags after Eid prayers on Day 22 of the 2022 federal election campaign, at Parramatta Park in Sydney Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

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The campaign trail has again been overshadowed by cost of living issues - and the threat of an interest rate rise the Prime Minister is looking to distance himself from.

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