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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Megan Doherty

'Food is discretionary': Why Parliament's Christmas Giving Tree is so important

In amongst the twinkling lights and sweet voices of the children's choir as the Christmas Giving Tree at Parliament House was launched, Foodbank NSW and ACT chief executive officer John Robertson had a sobering message.

Food was becoming a luxury item for many working families as the cost-of-living crisis continued and Christmas was starting to bear down on them.

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