We’re supposed to be struggling, yet we’re spending more. Why?

Most Australians feeling the cost-of-living crunch are continuing to spend on non-essentials. It’s not an irrational response.

First reported by The Age 6 hr agoLatest report 6 hr ago2 sources

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The Age18:006 hr ago
We’re supposed to be struggling, yet we’re spending more. Why? (opens The Age in a new tab)
Most Australians feeling the cost-of-living crunch are continuing to spend on non-essentials. It’s not an irrational response.
The Sydney Morning Herald18:006 hr ago
We’re supposed to be struggling, yet we’re spending more. Why? (opens The Sydney Morning Herald in a new tab)
Most Australians feeling the cost-of-living crunch are continuing to spend on non-essentials. It’s not an irrational response.