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ANZ forecasts Melbourne Cup Carnival customer spending to reach $3.44 billion in 2026

By Public Technologies
  • ANZ forecasts national customer spending of $3.44 billion during the eight-day 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival, versus $3.27 billion in 2025.
  • Spending at Victorian merchants is projected to reach $824 million, compared with $793 million in 2025.
  • Interstate customers contributed $264 million to Victorian merchant spending during the 2025 Carnival.
  • Victorian Carnival spending exceeded normal trading levels by 7.4% at bars and hotels, 5% for taxis, 3.3% at cafes and restaurants.


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