Australia's National Debt Helpline has received a record 183,000 calls in 2025-26, with many callers in work.
Why it mattersThe story shows that debt stress is now affecting people across income and job groups, not only those without work. That matters because the helpline's free counselling may be a key support for households hit by rising living costs and sudden price spikes.
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