The state's reopening will unleash Victorian households' pent-up demand and revive consumer spending that, in turn, lifts business revenues, profits and employment. This virtuous Victorian circle would have positive flow-on effects on the whole entire Australian nation - and just in time for yuletide shopping season at that. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=176153029 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5