Online sales in Australia are expected to reach a record on Boxing Day, according to data released this week by Commonwealth Bank. The survey of 1,005 people revealed that 60 percent of online shoppers were mainly motivated by convenience, 54 percent want to avoid queues, and 43 percent were happy to avoid traffic. Australian Retailers Association chief executive Paul Zahra said the “big difference” this year will be an increased level in online shopping as some people want to avoid crowds. “We still expect crowds but people will be more organised. There will be less browsing.” Zahra said one of the main reasons why people would spend more on shopping this season than last year is because they could not, or would not spend their money on overseas travel during the pandemic. Staying at home had also helped people save money, he added. It is estimated that Australians will splurge …