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SYDNEY, May 9 (Xinhua) — The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed on Tuesday that the country’s household spending rose 8.2 percent in March compared to the same period last year. According to the latest figures released by the ABS, while non-discretionary spending increased by 13.9 percent, the growth of discretionary goods and services slowed […]
Canberra, May 9: The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) revealed on Tuesday that the country's household spending rose 8.2 per cent in March compared to the same period last year.
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The latest Monthly Household Spending Indicator released by the ABS has revealed almost a 12 per cent increase in February 2023. Compared to the same period last year, household spending rose 11.8 per
New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows household spending has continued to slide as high inflation, interest rates and cost of living pressures maintain stress on family budgets.