Politics aside, fuel prices affect us all, whether retired or working.

All workers including the poorest paid need a car these days to get to work, especially those working odd hours.

Even job hunting in most cases require a car to get to the employers for interviews etc, not all are on public transport routes.

And of course other domestic chores, like shopping, medical and other appointments, taking kids to school etc.

Someone mentioned here that our fuel is cheaper in Oz than some other countries but I would still not like to see it raised anymore than it already is, very hard for those on lower incomes.   The poor will definitely suffer the most from this mooted increase.  Fine for the rich, they can afford it.