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Spending rises in March

The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose 0.9% in March. According to the bank, this was buoyed by a lift in recreation and hospitality spending off the back of Melbourne Grand Prix and the...

Aussies get ‘appy and healthy

More than half of all Australians are now using digital tools to track their overall health, from food intake to steps and sleep. The findings, from the fourth edition of the Living Healthier...

The future of hourly work

Deputy’s ‘Big Shift Report’ reveals how the ‘nocturnal economy’, generational changes and the evolution of 'micro-shifts' are shaping the future of hourly work. The report analyses 79.6 million shifts and 548.1 million hours...

Same Job, Same Pay delivers more than expected

The Albanese Government’s Same Job, Same Pay laws have been driving significant wage gains across the Australian economy and creating long-term benefits worth billions, according to new research. The McKell Institute report, Closing...

Spending falls in February

The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index fell by 0.2% in February. The bank notes that Valentine’s Day failed to invigorate spending with consumers pulling back most on recreation (down 1.6%) and hospitality (down...

Household spending flat in January

The monthly CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index was flat in January, unchanged at 153.4. Modest spending increases were seen across six of the 12 spending categories, with the most notable uplifts seen in spending...

Black Friday boosts November spending

The CommBank Household Spending Insights (HSI) Index rose by 1.3% to 156.9 in November. This was led by a 5.7% jump in spending on household goods as shoppers took advantage of Black Friday...

Retailers back report prioritising sexual safety of workers

The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) and National Retail Association (NRA) have welcomed new research which outlines measures to improve sexual safety for employees in retail. This report, ‘Preventing young workers from experiencing predatory...
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