Westpac - Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Sentiment

Media Release

Media Release of the August 2010 Westpac – Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Sentiment monthly report (PDF - 31 KB)

Report Description

The Consumer Sentiment Index is an average of five component indexes which reflect consumers' evaluations of their household financial situation over the past year and the coming year, anticipated economic conditions over the coming year and the next five years, and buying conditions for major household items.

Consumers are also surveyed about their views on buying conditions for cars and dwellings, the wisest place for savings, and economic news recall. This report is produced monthly.

Subscription Details

Annual subscription for 2010: A$715

Subscribers can download the publication from the Melbourne Institute Subscriber Service Area (password controlled).

ISSN: 1836-4217 (Online)

To subscribe to the Westpac – Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Sentiment monthly report for 2010, an Order Form and Subscription Agreement must be completed.
Historical time series data for this report is available at an additional cost and can be purchased using a Licence Agreement Order Form.
For further information and to download the relevant forms please click here.

Subscription Contact:
Michelle Best
Tel: +61 3 8344 2196
Email: mbest@unimelb.edu.au

Westpac - Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Sentiment Contacts

Bill Evans: Is the Global Head of Economics at the Westpac Institutional Bank and is the spokesperson for the Westpac - Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Sentiment. His contact details are:
Tel: +61 2 8254 8531
Email: bevans@westpac.com.au

Dr. Michael Chua : Is responsible for the day-to-day management of the project. His contact details are:
Tel: +61 3 8344 2144
Email: mchua@unimelb.edu.au

Prof. Guay C. Lim: Is responsible for managing the applied macroeconomics research program of the Melbourne Institute where the project is located. Her contact details are:
Tel: +61 3 8344 2146
Email: g.lim@unimelb.edu.au