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Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney

Australia’s economy slows as households tighten their belts, while AI investment surges

Australia’s economy grew by 0.3% in the first three months of 2026, slowing from 0.9% growth at the end of 2025, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.

Over the year to March, gross domestic product (GDP) rose 2.5%. But GDP per person – our total GDP, divided by our population – actually fell 0.1% in the quarter. This shows Australians were not necessarily feeling better off, despite the economy still growing overall.

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