The figures give information about economic growth and household expenditure across a range of categories. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The line graph displays the fluctuations in Australia’s economic

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from 1995 to 2010,

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the pie charts illustrate household expenditure across six categories over the same period.

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, economic

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remained relatively steady, oscillating within a ±5% range, with brief periods of sharp increase and decline.

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, household spending patterns exhibited considerable stability, though minor shifts occurred in clothing and entertainment expenses during economic peaks.

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, the economy experienced gradual

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of about 1-3% annually, before peaking at 5% in 2005.

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,

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declined sharply, reaching -5% in 2008,

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economic downturns, before rebounding to 1% in 2010. In terms of household expenditure, housing and food consistently accounted for roughly one-third of total spending. Clothing and entertainment expenses increased slightly during periods of economic expansion,

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travel expenses remained marginal throughout the period.