Food deliveries are the only way that some Australians are able to access food in the pandemic, and consequently, food waste has shot up due to inefficient shopping habits. As the progress that was made to reduce waste gets derailed, there are opportunities to help families get back on track.

Gen Zers in Australia are more worried about the future impact that the pandemic will have on the economy than other generations. As young people cut back on spending in fear, opportunities exist for brands that help young people budget and better manage their finances.

What’s driving a mini-exodus from capitals to regional cities? Why are young people keen to axe Australia Day? And who are the winners and losers in the gig working revolution? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats and case studies to explore the behavioural norms shared by Australians in 2020.

Why can’t Gen Y budget? And how is comparison culture fuelling bad credit? Canvas8 spoke with Melissa Browne, author of Unf*ck Your Finances, to discuss Australian Gen X and Y’s spending trends, their unhealthy relationship with money and how they can take control of their finances.