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The following table gives an indication of the types of items that are priced and where particular items are classified in the CPI structure (e.g. soy milk is classified as belonging to the expenditure class Milk and cream).

The mention of an item in the table does not necessarily mean that there is a specific price sample for that item, nor does it mean that all the price samples are specifically listed.

TYPES OF GOODS AND SERVICES PRICED IN THE 13TH SERIES CPI:

	F O O D
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Dairy and related products
		Milk and cream	Fresh milk (including flavoured), cream and substitutes (e.g. soy milk)
		Cheese	All types, including sliced and grated
		Other dairy products	Yoghurts and other dairy snacks, powdered and condensed milk
	Cereal products
		Bread	All types of bread
		Cakes and biscuits	Cakes, muffins, pastries and biscuits
		Breakfast cereals	All grain based breakfast cereals, including muesli
		Other cereal products	All types of flour, rice, pasta and similar grain based products, including bran
	Meat and seafoods
		Beef and veal	All cuts of beef and veal; fresh, chilled and frozen, including mince
		Lamb and mutton	All cuts of lamb and mutton; fresh chilled and frozen
		Pork	All cuts of pork; fresh, chilled and frozen
		Poultry	Pieces or whole poultry; fresh, chilled or frozen
		Bacon and ham	All styles of bacon and ham; fresh and canned
		Processed meat	Sausages, salami and other processed meats; fresh, canned or frozen
		Fish and other seafood	All seafoods; fresh, chilled, frozen, canned or processed
	Fresh fruit and vegetables
		Fresh fruit	All fruit; fresh and chilled
		Fresh vegetables	All vegetables; fresh and chilled
	Processed fruit and vegetables
		Processed fruit	All fruit; canned, dried or frozen
		Processed vegetables	All vegetables; canned, frozen, dried or pickled
		Fruit and vegetable juices	All fruit and vegetable juices and drinks
	Soft drinks, ice cream and confectionery
		Soft drinks and cordials	All carbonated non-alcoholic drinks and cordials
		Ice cream and ice confectionery	Milk and water based ice confectionery
		Sweet and savoury snacks	Lollies, chocolates, nuts, corn and potato chips, gum and similar items
	Meals out and take away foods
		Restaurant meals	All meals eaten in restaurants, hotels, cafes etc offering full table service
		Take away and fast foods	All take away and delivered meals and fast food suitable for immediate consumption
	Other food
		Eggs	Fresh (avian) eggs
		Jams, honey and sandwich spreads	Jams, syrups, cheese and yeast based spreads and dips
		Tea, coffee and food drinks	Tea (leaves, bags etc) and coffee (instant, ground etc), chocolate based food drinks
		Food additives and condiments	Sugar and artificial sweeteners, salt, spices, sauces and pastes and salad dressings
		Fats and oils	All butter, margarine and cooking oils
		Food n.e.c	Foods not classified above, including canned and packet soups, baby foods, prepared meals (fresh and frozen requiring cooking/heating)

	C L O T H I N G
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Men’s clothing
		Men’s outerwear	Suits, jumpers, jeans and swimwear
		Men’s shirts	Business and casual shirts, T-shirts
		Men’s underwear, nightwear and socks	Briefs, singlets, pyjamas and socks
	Women’s clothing
		Women’s outerwear	Dresses, blouses, suits, jeans and coats
		Women’s underwear nightwear and hosiery	Bras, briefs, nightwear and lingerie
	Children’s and infants’ clothing
		Boys’ clothing	Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, socks, underwear
		Girls’ clothing	Jeans, shorts, T-shirts, socks, underwear
	Footwear
		Men’s footwear	All footwear except sport or game specific footwear
		Women’s footwear	All footwear except sport or game specific footwear
		Children’s footwear	Shoes, sandals, general sports shoes and baby shoes
	Clothing accessories, supplies and services
		Clothing accessories	Items complementary to clothing, including hats, wallets, sunglasses, umbrellas, watches and luggage
		Fabrics and knitting wool	Fabrics, wool, dress-making patterns, and sewing materials
		Clothing services and shoe repair	Clothing and footwear services including hire, dry cleaning, shoe repairs, and dressmaking

	H O U S I N G
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Rents
		Privately-owned dwelling rents	Rent paid to private landlords
		Government-owned dwelling rents	Rent paid to public housing authorities, including Defence Housing Authority
	Utilities
		Electricity	Electricity charges and connection fees
		Gas	Mains and bottled gas, and connection fees
		Other household fuel	Firewood, heating oil, charcoal, and coal
		Water and sewerage	Water supply and sewerage charges
	Other housing
		House purchase	New homes (excluding land) and major improvements to existing homes
		Property rates and charges	State and local council property based rates and charges except water and sewerage
		House repairs and maintenance	Materials and tradesmen’s labour for repairs and maintenance to dwellings
		House insurance	Service component of comprehensive dwelling insurance

	HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT AND OPERATION
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Furniture and floor coverings
		Furniture	All household furniture (including outdoors), lamps, ornaments and blinds
		Floor coverings	All floor coverings and ceramic and vinyl tiles
	Household textiles
		Bedding	Bed linen, pillows, blankets, doonas and similar items
		Towels, linen and curtains	Bathroom, table and kitchen linen, window and shower curtains
	Household appliances, utensils and tools
		Appliances	Purchase and hire of all ‘white’ goods, smaller appliances (toasters, vacuum cleaners) and air conditioners (not ducted)
		Tableware, glassware and cutlery	Dinner sets, cutlery, stoneware and steak knives
		Household utensils	Pots, pans, cookware, brooms, and mops
		Tools	Lawnmowers, garden tools, electric drills and paint brushes
	Household supplies
		Household cleaning agents	Laundry soaps and powders, bleach, disinfectants and polishes
		Pet foods, pets and supplies	Pets, pet foods, aquariums and other items for the housing and care of pets
		Other household supplies	Other items used in households, including toilet paper, insectrepellent, garbage bags and aluminium foil
	Household services
		Pet services including veterinary	Services to care for animals, including veterinary, kennel and stable fees
		House contents insurance	Service component of comprehensive dwelling contents insurance
		Repairs to household durables	Repair and maintenance of appliances, tools and furnishings
		Domestic services	Includes house cleaning, lawn mowing, gardening and pest control services
	Postal and communication services
		Postal services	Envelopes, stamps and delivery charges
		Communication services	Local and long distance calls, mobile phone services and connection fees and internet services

	T R A N S P O R T A T I O N
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Private motoring
		Motor vehicles	Purchase and long term hire/lease of new cars and motor cycles
		Automotive fuel	Leaded and unleaded petrol
		Vehicle insurance	Comprehensive and compulsory third party vehicle insurance
		Motor vehicle repair and servicing	Crash repairs, panel beating, tune ups and maintenance
		Motor vehicle parts and accessories	Separately purchased parts and accessories, motor oils and tyres
		Other motoring charges	Registration fees, parking fees, and driving lessons
	Urban transport fares
		Urban transport fares	Bus, train, ferry, tram and taxi fares, not for holiday travel

	ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Alcoholic drinks
		Beer	Beer of all strengths; bottles, cans, tap; purchases in bar, club, bottle shop and restaurant
		Wine	Still and sparkling wine; bottles, casks and glass; purchases in bar, club, bottle shop and restaurant
		Spirits	Bottle shop and bar purchases
	Cigarettes and tobacco
		Cigarettes and tobacco	Cartons and packs of cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco

	HEALTH AND PERSONAL CARE
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Health services
		Hospital and medical services	Medical insurance, doctor and specialist fees
		Optical services	Opticians fees, prescription spectacles and repairs
		Dental services	Dentists fees including fillings, dentures and braces
	Personal care products
		Pharmaceuticals	Prescription medicines, vaccines and treatments, vitamins, sun block and therapeutic appliances
		Toiletries and personal products	Soaps, shampoos, hair brushes, nail polish and nappies
	Hairdressing and personal care services
		Hairdressing and personal care services	Includes haircuts, hair removal, weight loss and ear piercing services

	RECREATION AND EDUCATION
	Subgroup
		Expenditure class	Description/examples of item coverage
	Books, newspapers, magazines and stationery
		Books	Fiction, nonfiction, hardback and paperback
		Newspapers and magazines	Newspapers, comics, magazines and catalogues
		Stationery	Supplies including pens, paper, greeting cards and diaries
	Recreation
		Audio, visual and computer equipment	Equipment including televisions, videos, computer hardware and stereos
		Audio, visual and computing media and services	Media including blank and pre-recorded cassettes, CDs, computer software, photographic film, and services including film developing, pay television
		Sports and recreational equipment	Equipment used in playing sport (including specialist footwear) and for recreation, including camping equipment
		Toys, games and hobbies	TV games, musical instruments and board games
		Repairs to recreational goods	Repairs to audio, visual equipment and musical instruments
		Sports participation	Fees and charges for playing sport including lessons, ground fees, gym fees
		Other recreational activities	Other recreation and entertainment expenses including video tape rental, admission fees (e.g. cinema, national parks, video arcades)
	Holiday travel and accommodation
		Domestic holiday travel and accommodation	Air, sea and rail travel, car hire, hotel and motel accommodation and package charges for holidays in Australia
		Overseas holiday travel and accommodation	Air, sea and rail travel, car hire, hotel and motel accommodation and package charges for holidays overseas
	Education and child care
		Education	Private and government, primary, secondary, and tertiary education fees
		Child care	Pre-schools and child care centre fees