Tag: spending
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Australians Spend Big on Halloween as Spooky Celebrations Grow
Halloween spending in Australia hits new milestone Australians are spending big on Halloween as the country embraces the spooky season with more costumes, decorations, and experiences than ever before. Industry analysts project Halloween-related spending to reach around $500 million this year, underscoring a shift from a novelty celebration to a mainstream annual event. From suburban…
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Halloween Spending in Australia: From Trick-or-Treat to Record Retail
Australia’s Halloween boom: a record year for spenders Australian households are embracing Halloween like never before, with retailers reporting a surge in demand for costumes, decorations, candy and party supplies. Industry analysts project total Halloween spending to approach $500 million, signaling that the spooky celebration has shifted from a quirky novelty to a staple in…
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Geneva’s Budget Corsets Rejected: A Debate on Spending and Public Services
Two proposed restraints aimed at strangling spending Geneva’s budget package included two notable mechanisms designed to clamp down on state spending. The first would have forbidden the creation of any new permanent government position, with the sole exception of teachers. The second sought to ensure that increases in non-constrained charges could not outpace population growth.…