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Aussies will spend more after omicron ‘blip’, Mastercard says

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The Australian Open is showing people that there is “life after COVID-19” despite a plunge in spending and confidence caused by the omicron wave, the Australian head of Mastercard says.

Richard Wormald said the grand slam tournament in Melbourne was critical to rebuilding consumer confidence.

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Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
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