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"Adjusted for inflation, prices for weekday ground passes actually peaked in 2018, and have remained consistent since the COVID-19 pandemic. "While household spending has dipped across Australia in the past 12 months, recent figures show Australians are spending more on recreational events. "Credit card company Visa's Spending Momentum Index tracks purchases made across Australia, split into discretionary (things like retail, entertainment and holidays) and non-discretionary (things like food, healthcare, utility bills) spending. Visa's report showed discretionary spending last month had reached its highest level since April 2021. "The latest spending data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the amount of money Australians were spending on recreation and culture has also grown since 2019." ABC #ABS #AO2025 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-15/tennis-australian-open-price-affordability/104810218