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title: "R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam on Australia's Tipping Transformation: A 25% Surge in 2024 and Capital City Variations in Tipping Culture"
description: Australia's tipping culture sees a 25% rise in 2024, with variations in capital cities, as highlighted by R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam.
---

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# [R&CA CEO Suresh Manickam on Australia's Tipping Transformation: A 25% Surge in 2024 and Capital City Variations in Tipping Culture](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/rca-ceo-suresh-manickam-on-australias-tipping-transformation-a-25-surge-in-2024-and-capital-city-variations-in-tipping-culture)

 Written by [ABC Radio Melbourne](https://www.rca.asn.au/homepage-news-gallery/author/abc-radio-melbourne) | Jan 28, 2025 12:56:33 AM

The [ABC radio interview](https://www.abc.net.au/listen) discusses the evolving tipping culture in Australia, noting a **25% increase** in tips during 2024, with an average tip exceeding **$25**. Suresh Manickam, CEO of the Restaurant and Catering Industry Association, highlights that tipping remains voluntary in Australia, unlike in the US, where it is essential for supporting wages.

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