Le 3 scomode verità sull'Australia di oggi 🇦🇺

Is Australia NOT what it used to be? 🇦🇺 What's it really like to live in Australia in 2026? In this video, I'll tell you what I think are some of the downsides of Australia today: from the ever-increasing cost of living to the housing crisis, restaurant prices, Australian politics, and the daily reality of living here. After 7 years in Australia, I felt it was right to talk about the other side of the coin. Because yes, Australia is still a country full of opportunities, but there are also problems that, in my opinion, are not talked about enough. Is moving to Australia still worth it in 2026? And above all... is Australia changing? In this video, I share my personal experience as an Italian in Australia, trying to give an honest and realistic view of life here, without creating drama but without only focusing on the good side. We'll discuss very concrete aspects such as: • The cost of living in Australia in 2026 • The Australian housing crisis and house prices • How difficult it has become to buy a house in Australia and why • Australian salaries compared to the cost of living • Restaurant and food prices in Australia • The problem of waste management and recycling • The Australian political system and the role of lobbyists • The reality of living in Australia today Online, we often see only the positive aspects of Australia: high salaries, quality of life, clean cities, and job opportunities. And it's true, many of these things still exist. But living here every day, you also notice many difficulties that are growing: increasingly burdensome mortgages, overpriced houses, the high cost of living, and a society that, in my opinion, is slowly changing. Let me be clear: this is not a video against Australia! In fact, I remain convinced that you can still build a good life here. But I think it's also important to talk about the problems facing Australia today, especially for those thinking of moving here or wanting to better understand the reality of life in Australia in 2026. In the video, we also answer some of the most common questions: • Is it still worth living in Australia? • Why are houses in Australia so expensive? • Are Australian salaries still enough? • What are the real downsides of Australia? • Is moving to Australia still worth it today? As always, I'm curious to hear your opinion 👇 • If you live in Australia, what changes have you noticed in recent years? • If you're thinking of moving here, what's your biggest concern? Let me know in the comments and follow me if you want to discover what life is really like for an Italian in Australia, including opportunities, everyday realities, and some uncomfortable truths 🇦🇺 USEFUL LINKS: Geopop article: https://www.geopop.it/la-raccolta-dif... Australian Government data on waste: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/environment... How elections work in Australia: https://www.aec.gov.au/indigenous/fil... How to vote in Australia: https://www.aec.gov.au/voting/how_to_... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I am a participant in the Amazon Associates Program. All links below are to Amazon, and I earn a small commission when you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel. 🙏🏻 What I use to film my videos: Sony a6600 E-mount APS-C Camera Body Only https://amzn.to/40bc2uV (Amazon) Sony E-Mount PZ 18-105mm F4 G OSS Lens https://amzn.to/3MBYMfA (Amazon) Sony E-Mount 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 OSS Zoom Lens https://amzn.to/4bWa48Y (Amazon) Sony E-Mount 35mm F1.8 OSS Lens https://amzn.to/4tSdZu2 (Amazon) DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro https://amzn.to/4qz2rJ1 (Amazon) DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) https://amzn.to/4aQeiOe (Amazon) Manfrotto Befree 2-in-1 Tripod https://amzn.to/4rkOQGE (Amazon) DJI RS4 Mini - Camera Stabilizer https://amzn.to/4c1ZoDY (Amazon)

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