Treasurer Jim Chalmers is seen during a press conference at The Paddo Tavern in Brisbane, Australia, on Oct. 14, 2025. AAP Image/Darren EnglandAustralia’s economy expanded more quickly at the end of 2025, according to new national accounts released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, though the figures also highlight the continued role of government spending in driving growth.Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 0.8 percent in the December quarter, lifting annual growth to 2.6 percent, up from 2.1 percent in the year to September.
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