I remember my alcohol getting cheaper, i think cars were cheaper too, they might have been a limited number of items but they were items everybody bought.
Either way at Johnny's 23%, Albo and Jim are at over 30%, spending also at highs and theres no need for emergency stimulus because theres no covid or GFC.
Look at the increased take in taxes in this chart...

It's basically doubled since 2012-13 and our population hasn't, the government is taking a lot more money off taxpayers than it use to, might be why we all feel poorer and have less disposable income.