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Australian Consumer Spending Shifts Amid Inflation

First article: 21 mar. 2026, 21:27 | Last update: 21 mar. 2026, 21:27 | 1 source | 1 article

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Australian consumers are adjusting their spending habits in response to increasing inflationary pressures. Households are allocating more of their budgets to essential goods and services, leading to a reduction in discretionary spending. While overall retail sales growth has slowed, spending on services, such as travel and entertainment, remains relatively robust.

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Where Australians are spending their money Foto: ABC Australia
ABC Australia 21 mar. 2026, 21:27 (2 hours ago)

Where Australians are spending their money

As the cost-of-living crisis intensifies, people from all walks of life are struggling. ABC Your Say asked ordinary Australians how they were making ends meet.

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