by Scott | Mar 23, 2026 | GOVERNMENT & POLICY
Australian Bureau of Statistics data shows net overseas migration added approximately 311,000 people to Australia’s population in the year to September 2025, accounting for around three-quarters of total growth of approximately 423,600 people. This represents a net...
by Scott | Mar 5, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported household spending rose 0.3% in January 2026, following a decline in December. The increase was driven by services spending, which rose 1.0%, while spending on goods fell 0.3%.
by Scott | Feb 25, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8% in the 12 months to January 2026, unchanged from the December 2025 reading, with Housing costs up 6.8% and Food and non‑alcoholic beverages up 3.1% as leading contributors to...
by Scott | Feb 19, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released Labour Force, Australia, January 2026, showing the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 per cent with employment rising by 18,000 and full-time employment up by 50,000.
by Scott | Feb 18, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the Wage Price Index: Australia, December 2025, showing that wages increased by 0.8 per cent in the December quarter 2025 and 3.4 per cent over the year to December 2025, with public sector pay growing faster than private...