Growth to Lift in 2022 but Virus Risks Persist

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In our last economic update for 2021, we look to the key themes for the coming year.

There is potent mix of factors putting wind in the sails. We expect GDP growth to surge over 6% in 2022, which is more than double long-run average growth. But as we transition to living with COVID, we could still face more stormy waters.

Find out more as we head into the new year with more Australians in jobs than before the pandemic, border restrictions easing and a big lift in economic growth on the cards. 

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Economic Insights - 20 December 2021
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