Consumer confidence in Australia slowed in December, the latest survey from Westpac Bank showed on Wednesday as its index slipped 0.8 percent.

That brings the index score down to 100.8, although it still remains above the 100-point level where optimists outnumber pessimists.

In November, the index had jumped 3.9 percent to a reading of 101.7.

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