Originally published: ABC Listen, 30 November 2023
Christmas is a funny time, we get together under blue Australian skies, around a European tree, to welcome a version of Santa that a US soft drink company made up and give each other gifts made in China.
All around the world, people are pulling back on Christmas this year – and two thirds of Australians say they are looking to spend less.
Pureprofile CEO, Martin Filz, joins Andy Park on ABC Radio to discuss how and why Australians are tightening their budgets this festive season.