Although it may not always seem like it, public figures’ deaths can have a significant impact on our society. It’s not just that we grieve the loss of an iconic individual; these occasions also give us a chance to reflect on our own lives and what they mean to us.

Such is the case when news of Queen Elizabeth II passing away sent shockwaves throughout the world.

In the wake of the announcement, alcohol consumption rose in Australia, according to new data.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was mourned by many, with tributes and moments of silence held in her honour around the world.

The much-loved monarch passed away at the age of 96 after reigning over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms for 70 years, making her the longest-serving British sovereign in history.

A final portrait of the late Queen was released by Buckingham Palace. Credit: Vogue

As a way to remember her, a National Day of Mourning was held last September 22 in Australia. Ben Dorber, Head of Retail Statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that this public holiday ‘coincided with an increase in people going out’. And when there’s an increase in people going out, there’s also a rise in spending.

‘Many retailers remained open for the National Day of Mourning,’ he said. Mr Dorber also added that this ‘one-off public holiday’ boosted people’s spending on food and alcohol.

According to experts, café, restaurants, and takeaway food trade rose by 1.3 per cent in September – the same month that Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Additionally, retail trade rose for the ninth month in a row, lifting another 0.6 per cent in September, despite the monthly increase of interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Senior Economist Diana Mousina said Aussies started going out again after being cooped up in their houses during last year’s lockdown.

She shared that the continued strength of retail sales ‘reflects’ a combination of savings accumulated during the height of pandemic restrictions.

‘Consumer spending is also likely to continue shifting from goods towards services in the post-COVID world,’ she said.

However, with inflation rates on the rise, consumer spending might slow down too.

The one-off public holiday coincided with relaxed pandemic restrictions, leading Aussies to spend more money. Credit: Chan Walrus in Pexels

Key Takeaways

• Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to an increase in alcohol consumption in Australia.
• The National Day of Mourning coincided with an increase in retail spending on food, alcohol and dining out.
• This increase in spending was brought on by relaxed pandemic restrictions and the accumulated savings of people during the height of COVID-19.
• Consumers might begin to trim their spending in response to higher interest rates.

Members, if you or someone you know are struggling with alcohol dependence, help is available. You can find resources here.

What are your thoughts on this, members? How did you spend the National Day of Mourning last month? Let us know in the comments below!

 

[Zemo]

My goodness me, if Betty Windsor's passing were the reason for a sudden increase in grog consumption in Straya, imagine what would happen if Sir Elton kicked the bucket! What would happen if Harry Styles or Ed Sheeran cashed in their chips -- would the country match or even surpass the rush to the grog shops that ensued when she left us?

 

[Suzanne rose]

Really ....Really , Really I think if drinking has increased its not over the death of the Queen , that's just so ridiculous.

If drinking has increased its more likely due to escaping reality and the pressure of high interest rates, high price of food in general high cost of living .

Not than many people go to the bottle even when they have loss a loved one A RELATIVE.

This is a prank right !

 

[Zemo]

Really ....Really , Really I think if drinking has increased its not over the death of the Queen , that's just so ridiculous.

If drinking has increased its more likely due to escaping reality and the pressure of high interest rates, high price of food in general high cost of living .

Not than many people go to the bottle even when they have loss a loved one A RELATIVE.

This is a prank right !

Besides, who needs a reason?

 

[Pat T]

Although it may not always seem like it, public figures’ deaths can have a significant impact on our society. It’s not just that we grieve the loss of an iconic individual; these occasions also give us a chance to reflect on our own lives and what they mean to us.

Such is the case when news of Queen Elizabeth II passing away sent shockwaves throughout the world.

In the wake of the announcement, alcohol consumption rose in Australia, according to new data.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was mourned by many, with tributes and moments of silence held in her honour around the world.

The much-loved monarch passed away at the age of 96 after reigning over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms for 70 years, making her the longest-serving British sovereign in history.

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A final portrait of the late Queen was released by Buckingham Palace. Credit: Vogue

As a way to remember her, a National Day of Mourning was held last September 22 in Australia. Ben Dorber, Head of Retail Statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that this public holiday ‘coincided with an increase in people going out’. And when there’s an increase in people going out, there’s also a rise in spending.

‘Many retailers remained open for the National Day of Mourning,’ he said. Mr Dorber also added that this ‘one-off public holiday’ boosted people’s spending on food and alcohol.

According to experts, café, restaurants, and takeaway food trade rose by 1.3 per cent in September – the same month that Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Additionally, retail trade rose for the ninth month in a row, lifting another 0.6 per cent in September, despite the monthly increase of interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Senior Economist Diana Mousina said Aussies started going out again after being cooped up in their houses during last year’s lockdown.

She shared that the continued strength of retail sales ‘reflects’ a combination of savings accumulated during the height of pandemic restrictions.

‘Consumer spending is also likely to continue shifting from goods towards services in the post-COVID world,’ she said.

However, with inflation rates on the rise, consumer spending might slow down too.

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The one-off public holiday coincided with relaxed pandemic restrictions, leading Aussies to spend more money. Credit: Chan Walrus in Pexels

Key Takeaways

• Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to an increase in alcohol consumption in Australia.
• The National Day of Mourning coincided with an increase in retail spending on food, alcohol and dining out.
• This increase in spending was brought on by relaxed pandemic restrictions and the accumulated savings of people during the height of COVID-19.
• Consumers might begin to trim their spending in response to higher interest rates.

Members, if you or someone you know are struggling with alcohol dependence, help is available. You can find resources here.

What are your thoughts on this, members? How did you spend the National Day of Mourning last month? Let us know in the comments below!

My thoughts. The passing of the Queen was sad and she will be missed, but she was not our bestist buddy. BUT at the same time all southern Australia was flooded and people lost everything. It was also the start of an extremely hot summer. Maybe these two factors had more bearing in the increased consumption of alcohol.

 

[Red Gem]

Although it may not always seem like it, public figures’ deaths can have a significant impact on our society. It’s not just that we grieve the loss of an iconic individual; these occasions also give us a chance to reflect on our own lives and what they mean to us.

Such is the case when news of Queen Elizabeth II passing away sent shockwaves throughout the world.

In the wake of the announcement, alcohol consumption rose in Australia, according to new data.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was mourned by many, with tributes and moments of silence held in her honour around the world.

The much-loved monarch passed away at the age of 96 after reigning over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms for 70 years, making her the longest-serving British sovereign in history.

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A final portrait of the late Queen was released by Buckingham Palace. Credit: Vogue

As a way to remember her, a National Day of Mourning was held last September 22 in Australia. Ben Dorber, Head of Retail Statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that this public holiday ‘coincided with an increase in people going out’. And when there’s an increase in people going out, there’s also a rise in spending.

‘Many retailers remained open for the National Day of Mourning,’ he said. Mr Dorber also added that this ‘one-off public holiday’ boosted people’s spending on food and alcohol.

According to experts, café, restaurants, and takeaway food trade rose by 1.3 per cent in September – the same month that Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Additionally, retail trade rose for the ninth month in a row, lifting another 0.6 per cent in September, despite the monthly increase of interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Senior Economist Diana Mousina said Aussies started going out again after being cooped up in their houses during last year’s lockdown.

She shared that the continued strength of retail sales ‘reflects’ a combination of savings accumulated during the height of pandemic restrictions.

‘Consumer spending is also likely to continue shifting from goods towards services in the post-COVID world,’ she said.

However, with inflation rates on the rise, consumer spending might slow down too.

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The one-off public holiday coincided with relaxed pandemic restrictions, leading Aussies to spend more money. Credit: Chan Walrus in Pexels

Key Takeaways

• Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to an increase in alcohol consumption in Australia.
• The National Day of Mourning coincided with an increase in retail spending on food, alcohol and dining out.
• This increase in spending was brought on by relaxed pandemic restrictions and the accumulated savings of people during the height of COVID-19.
• Consumers might begin to trim their spending in response to higher interest rates.

Members, if you or someone you know are struggling with alcohol dependence, help is available. You can find resources here.

What are your thoughts on this, members? How did you spend the National Day of Mourning last month? Let us know in the comments below!

Or, it has been a long hot summer and people are having a few extra beers?

 

[Bill MacL]

More likely it's the crap and lies our Politicians dish out than the passing of the queen.

 

[Cyberchook]

Who decides to write this 'stuff' anyhow? Media propaganda?

 

[Jest]

Although it may not always seem like it, public figures’ deaths can have a significant impact on our society. It’s not just that we grieve the loss of an iconic individual; these occasions also give us a chance to reflect on our own lives and what they mean to us.

Such is the case when news of Queen Elizabeth II passing away sent shockwaves throughout the world.

In the wake of the announcement, alcohol consumption rose in Australia, according to new data.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was mourned by many, with tributes and moments of silence held in her honour around the world.

The much-loved monarch passed away at the age of 96 after reigning over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms for 70 years, making her the longest-serving British sovereign in history.

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A final portrait of the late Queen was released by Buckingham Palace. Credit: Vogue

As a way to remember her, a National Day of Mourning was held last September 22 in Australia. Ben Dorber, Head of Retail Statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that this public holiday ‘coincided with an increase in people going out’. And when there’s an increase in people going out, there’s also a rise in spending.

‘Many retailers remained open for the National Day of Mourning,’ he said. Mr Dorber also added that this ‘one-off public holiday’ boosted people’s spending on food and alcohol.

According to experts, café, restaurants, and takeaway food trade rose by 1.3 per cent in September – the same month that Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Additionally, retail trade rose for the ninth month in a row, lifting another 0.6 per cent in September, despite the monthly increase of interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Senior Economist Diana Mousina said Aussies started going out again after being cooped up in their houses during last year’s lockdown.

She shared that the continued strength of retail sales ‘reflects’ a combination of savings accumulated during the height of pandemic restrictions.

‘Consumer spending is also likely to continue shifting from goods towards services in the post-COVID world,’ she said.

However, with inflation rates on the rise, consumer spending might slow down too.

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The one-off public holiday coincided with relaxed pandemic restrictions, leading Aussies to spend more money. Credit: Chan Walrus in Pexels

Key Takeaways

• Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to an increase in alcohol consumption in Australia.
• The National Day of Mourning coincided with an increase in retail spending on food, alcohol and dining out.
• This increase in spending was brought on by relaxed pandemic restrictions and the accumulated savings of people during the height of COVID-19.
• Consumers might begin to trim their spending in response to higher interest rates.

Members, if you or someone you know are struggling with alcohol dependence, help is available. You can find resources here.

What are your thoughts on this, members? How did you spend the National Day of Mourning last month? Let us know in the comments below!

OH! please do not make statements that are just so silly. Blaming our late queen.

 

[Mr Chips]

It just annoys me that people cannot spell her title correctly, it is incredibly disrespectful in every way. The passing of Queen Elizabeth II was very sad, after so many years in her position. What's wrong with Australians saying "Oh that's sad, here's a glass (of something) to her" as I am sure many did. Why would anyone want to analyse this and suggest that it was a worrying increase in alcohol consumption? Get a life, you petty analysts!

 

[Luckyus]

If I

Although it may not always seem like it, public figures’ deaths can have a significant impact on our society. It’s not just that we grieve the loss of an iconic individual; these occasions also give us a chance to reflect on our own lives and what they mean to us.

Such is the case when news of Queen Elizabeth II passing away sent shockwaves throughout the world.

In the wake of the announcement, alcohol consumption rose in Australia, according to new data.

The late Queen Elizabeth II was mourned by many, with tributes and moments of silence held in her honour around the world.

The much-loved monarch passed away at the age of 96 after reigning over the United Kingdom and Commonwealth realms for 70 years, making her the longest-serving British sovereign in history.

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A final portrait of the late Queen was released by Buckingham Palace. Credit: Vogue

As a way to remember her, a National Day of Mourning was held last September 22 in Australia. Ben Dorber, Head of Retail Statistics at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), said that this public holiday ‘coincided with an increase in people going out’. And when there’s an increase in people going out, there’s also a rise in spending.

‘Many retailers remained open for the National Day of Mourning,’ he said. Mr Dorber also added that this ‘one-off public holiday’ boosted people’s spending on food and alcohol.

According to experts, café, restaurants, and takeaway food trade rose by 1.3 per cent in September – the same month that Queen Elizabeth II passed away.

Additionally, retail trade rose for the ninth month in a row, lifting another 0.6 per cent in September, despite the monthly increase of interest rates from the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Senior Economist Diana Mousina said Aussies started going out again after being cooped up in their houses during last year’s lockdown.

She shared that the continued strength of retail sales ‘reflects’ a combination of savings accumulated during the height of pandemic restrictions.

‘Consumer spending is also likely to continue shifting from goods towards services in the post-COVID world,’ she said.

However, with inflation rates on the rise, consumer spending might slow down too.

View attachment 8208

The one-off public holiday coincided with relaxed pandemic restrictions, leading Aussies to spend more money. Credit: Chan Walrus in Pexels

Key Takeaways

• Queen Elizabeth II's passing led to an increase in alcohol consumption in Australia.
• The National Day of Mourning coincided with an increase in retail spending on food, alcohol and dining out.
• This increase in spending was brought on by relaxed pandemic restrictions and the accumulated savings of people during the height of COVID-19.
• Consumers might begin to trim their spending in response to higher interest rates.

Members, if you or someone you know are struggling with alcohol dependence, help is available. You can find resources here.

What are your thoughts on this, members? How did you spend the National Day of Mourning last month? Let us know in the comments below!

If I still drank, I'd share a toast for her largely benign reign, and the way she encouraged to self govern, as shown by her comments on referenda we had?

 

[Suzanne rose]

Or, it has been a long hot summer and people are having a few extra beers?