# Aged-care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut ends at midnight

Australia's aged-care nurses are receiving a pay increase, while a temporary fuel excise reduction is set to expire at midnight, likely raising petrol prices. The changes affect cost-of-living pressures and the workforce in a sector that has faced chronic staff shortages.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/02/insiders-jane-hume-coalition-anthony-albanese-labor-garma-festival-fuel-excise-bird-flu-updates-ntwnfb) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:44:12 GMT