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Breaking: Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarter

Breaking: Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarter
ABC Australia Wednesday 02 September 2026, 01:36 UTC By Michael Janda 1 min read
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Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarterBy business editor Michael JandaTopic:Economic GrowthPosted Wed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amEconomists and policymakers are closely watching how consumers are responding to rising interest rates. (ABC Melbourne: Kristian Silva)Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest ABS National Accounts. The economy grew 2.1 per cent over...

Australia's economy grows faster than expected in June quarterBy business editor Michael JandaTopic:Economic GrowthPosted Wed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amWed 2 Sep 2026 at 11:36amEconomists and policymakers are closely watching how consumers are responding to rising interest rates. (ABC Melbourne: Kristian Silva)Australia's economy grew 0.4 per cent in the June quarter, seasonally adjusted, according to the latest ABS National Accounts.The economy grew 2.1 per cent over the past year, which was slightly ahead of economist forecasts.Loading
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