The pandemic then the war in Ukraine helped to kick off the current cost-of-living crisis. It will be front of mind for many voters this election, but is there really much politicians can do to ease it? The pandemic then the war in Ukraine helped to kick off the current cost-of-living crisis. It will be front of mind for many voters this election, but is there really much politicians can do to ease it? Government and Politics, Inflation, Australian Federal Elections Latest business news