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Tess Ikonomou

Economic woes to cast shadow as parliament returns

People are struggling to cover the cost of essentials as inflation and interest rates remain high. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Weak economic growth and Labor's inability to get inflation down into the target range will be at the forefront when federal parliament returns for the fortnight.

The latest figures paint an unfavourable picture for the Albanese government, with the economy growing by just 0.2 per cent in the June quarter, confirming the continuing hip pocket pain being felt by households across the country.

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