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There is an accountability and political dividend from the three probes into the Morrison era. But the main game for voters today is the cost of living.

The cost of living is swamping every other issue of voter concern, including climate change, COVID-19 and the creaking health system, the latest True Issues survey shows.

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While it has often elected state Labor governments, Queensland has more often than not leaned to the Coalition on a federal level. And this year it may have a significant effect on the outcome.

Already in a political rut, Scott Morrison has to navigate challenges around the rising cost of living to win the federal election.

Worryingly for Scott Morrison, voters are preoccupied with the cost of living but disappointed by the government’s response to the issue.

With the prime minister underwater with voters, the Coalition is turning to national security and the economy to win back support.

Scott Morrison has started fighting back at the premiers for whom the first phase of the pandemic was all care, no responsibility.