The monthly CPI indicator rose 2.8% in the 12 months to July. The largest contributors to the annual movement were Housing (+3.6%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+3.0%), and Alcohol and tobacco (+6.5%). What's new this month The 2025 Commonwealth Energy Bill Relief Fund rebate extension until the end of 2025, applied from July 2025. These rebates have the effect of reducing electricity costs for households. More details on the impact and timing of these rebates are provided below. On 23 July the ABS announced that the first release of the complete Monthly CPI will be published on Wednesday 26 November 2025, using ... (full story)