Bastion’s research reveals Australians’ optimism has surged

The latest Australia Now and Next report by Bastion Agency has revealed Australians are at their most optimistic since the start of the study.

However, cost of living pressures is starting to bite, with 5% not being able to afford the basics, and a further 20% are just hanging in there. It’s no surprise to learn that groceries, fuel, and energy are the main contributors here and that has come at the cost of going out, ordering takeaway food and interestingly, how much alcohol we drink (normally in tough times Aussies hit the bottle).