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Turbulent Times Ahead for Australian Consumers

Australian households are bracing for a challenging economic phase as a series of factors converge to influence consumer spending habits.

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia's recent insights reveal that household expenditure, which had shown signs of normalizing, might face substantial headwinds in the foreseeable future.

One looming challenge for households is the fading impact of earlier tax reliefs. While the Stage 3 tax cuts previously provided a boost to household incomes, this cushion is set to dissipate, with no additional personal tax cuts planned for 2025/26. According to the report originally highlighted by CBA, households could face increased fiscal pressure, as the absence of indexed marginal tax rates in Australia will lead to a phenomenon known as fiscal drag, increasing the proportion of income going towards taxes.

Additionally, the once considerable savings accumulated during the pandemic are close to being depleted. These savings had previously acted as a buffer against the rising interest rates, which have seen significant hikes over the past three years, affecting consumer spending capacity.

The third challenge is tepid real wage growth. Forecasts suggest that real wages may only see about a 0.5% increase in the coming years. Such modest growth lags behind inflationary pressures, straining household purchasing power and contributing to cautious spending behavior.

Looking ahead, the outlook is further complicated by the potential decline in revenue from bulk commodities. Australia's economy has long benefited from robust mining exports, often described as "rivers of gold." However, these are projected to dwindle over the next two years, creating fiscal constraints that could preclude further tax reductions, reminiscent of the period following 2015 when tax hikes ensued.

Amid these economic pressures, the need for substantive tax reform becomes even more pronounced. Continuous reliance on temporary measures may no longer suffice as structural fiscal challenges mount. Australian consumers might need to prepare for tighter economic conditions, ushering in what CBA described as the potential for an extended period of economic hardship.

Published:Thursday, 23rd Jan 2025
Source: Paige Estritori

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