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Household spending ticks higher in August as recovery takes hold

Overall consumer spending momentum remained solid across Australia, while Sydney’s wettest August in decades dampened the rise in spending in the harbour city.

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Head of Australian Economics Belinda Allen presents the latest findings of the August HSI Index report.

Kylie Allen, Executive General Manager Regional & Agribusiness Banking, outlines the results of the RMI June Report.

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Media release

Household spending ticks higher in August as recovery takes hold

Overall consumer spending momentum remained solid across Australia, while Sydney’s wettest August in decades dampened rise in spending in the harbo...

11 September 2025

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