AI revolution and consumer spending give economy a lift
The Australian economy experienced a growth of 0.3 percent in the first quarter, driven by consumer spending and business investments in data centers. Household spending increased by 0.5 percent, while private business investment surged by 6 percent, attributed to a rise in machinery and equipment imports. Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted that Australia's annual growth outpaces many advanced economies.
- ▪The Australian economy expanded by 0.3 percent in the first three months of the year.
- ▪Private business investment jumped by 6 percent, driven by a significant increase in machinery and equipment for data centers.
- ▪Household spending rose by 0.5 percent, influenced by higher costs for electricity and gas.
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| Original publisher | The Sydney Morning Herald |
| Canonical URL | https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/ai-revolution-and-consumer-spending-give-economy-a-lift-20260603-p603e6.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:07:05 +1000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-06-03T02:11:48.041Z |
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