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Poppy Johnston

Cafe, pub splurge short-lived as consumer pain persists

Hospitality got a boost in August leading up to Father's Day but the good times might not last. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Pubs, restaurants and cafes reaped the benefits of early Father's Day celebrations but the boost was likely temporary as financial pressures keep a lid on consumer spending.

Hospitality spending jumped 5.2 per cent in August, based on Commonwealth Bank transaction data.

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