Reported at www.sbs.com.au: Politicians have returned to Canberra for the first sitting week of 2025, focusing on discussions around antisemitism, cost of living, and a contentious “free lunch” policy proposed by the Opposition.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition leader Peter Dutton engaged in a church service marking the parliamentary year, while Parliament passed a motion condemning antisemitism.

The cost of living remains an issue as Dutton challenged Albanese’s claims of improvement, and the government highlighted its initiatives aimed at alleviating financial pressures on Australians.