Lucky country?? I think not. We are ripped off more than most. Everything from food, fuel, airline tickets, new cars, ****ty old cars, electricity, K-Mart shirts or a bloody hammer from Bunnings. This country has turned into an unaffordable disaster. Even the Governments figures two years ago showed we are one of the most expensive places to live. Higher wages my ass? Try feeding a family of 5, paying off a basic $300k mortgage, combine food and fuel and earn $140k per year and you are struggling. It's all bull****. Even a night out at the movies will set you back over $100. F#ck this place, sorry