CPI unchanged

The Consumer Price Index was unchanged in the December quarter 2011, compared with a rise of 0.6% in the September quarter 2011.
The health group was the second largest negative contributor to the quarterly movement recording falls in all cities but was offset by dental services rising +0.7%.
The CPI rose 3.1% through the year to the December quarter 2011, compared with a rise of 3.5% through the year to the September quarter 2011.