Australian household spending rose 0.3% in February, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The rise follows a 0.3% increase in January and a 0.5% decline in December. Year‑to‑year nominal spending is up 4.6% compared with February 2025. Discretionary spending increased 0.5%, led by recreational and cultural activities, air travel and accommodation. Food spending grew 1.0%. Transport spending fell 0.4%, partly due to lower fuel prices before the Middle East conflict. The indicator shows six of eight states and territories recorded growth; the Northern Territory saw the largest monthly rise at 3.4%, while Western Australia posted the biggest dollar increase. Tasmania experienced a 0.3% fall.
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