Price of goods and services rising but at a slower pace

PRICE OF GOODS AND SERVICES

Australia’s inflation charge has pulled again sooner than anticipated however persistent progress was recorded throughout a number of classes, together with new dwellings, rents and home vacation journey and lodging.

CHANGES TO CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

(Note: June quarterly change, adopted by annual change)

* Consumer Price Index – up 0.8 per cent in quarter (up six per cent yearly)

* Food and non-alcoholic drinks – up 1.6 per cent (up 7.5 per cent)

* Alcohol and tobacco – up one per cent (up 4.7 per cent)

* Clothing and footwear – up 0.6 per cent (up 0.3 per cent)

* Housing – up 0.8 per cent (up 8.1 per cent)

* Furnishings, family gear and providers – up 2.1 per cent (up 6.3 per cent)

* Health – down 0.1 per cent (up 4.9 per cent)

* Transport – down 0.1 per cent (up 1.9 per cent)

* Communication – down 0.4 per cent (up 0.7 per cent)

* Recreation and tradition – down 0.2 per cent (up 6.8 per cent)

* Education – down 0.2 per cent (up 5.2 per cent)

* Insurance and monetary providers – up 3 per cent (up 8.5 per cent)