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Discretionary spending by households dips in latest data

A slight fall in discretionary spending suggests consumers may be shifting their spending due to cost-of-living...

05 April 2024 • By Miranda Brownlee

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Inquiry report identifies lack of ‘genuine change’ by PwC

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BDO flags unique tax challenges with influencer clients

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Post-COVID period sees mixed performance across capital cities

Sydney and Brisbane have been challenged by steep commercial rents while Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth continue to...

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‘Renewed concerns’ about economy sees consumer sentiment dip: Westpac

Consumers remain deeply pessimistic about the near-term outlook for the economy despite signs of improvement last...

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