Category Archives: Expertise

The AI Trust Index: Why experience drives confidence

Over 13 million Australians are now using generative AI tools like ChatGPT, yet AI trust remains stubbornly low. Fifth Quadrant’s latest research, the AI Trust Index, reveals that whilst six in ten…

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Christmas caution for SMEs amid inflation pressures

Updates to this research are published monthly. SME November 2025: SME sentiment weakened in November as rising inflation and softening global economic indicators contributed to a more cautious outlook. Local…

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Christmas Sentiment Pulse 2025: How Aussies are feeling and spending this year

The Fifth Quadrant Christmas Sentiment Pulse 2025 paints a picture of stability in overall mood, ongoing financial pressure in many households, and a clear divide in spending intentions as Australians…

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AI Leadership Summit 2025: How AI is defining Australia’s future

In October this year, I attended the CEDA AI Leadership Summit 2025 at Brisbane’s Royal International Convention Centre, Australia’s most influential AI conference of the year. Sponsored by the National…

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New vehicle sales October 2025: Steady results mask a reshaped market

New Vehicle Sales October 2025 reached 100,658 new vehicles, virtually unchanged from a year ago, but the underlying mix shifted dramatically. SUVs rose 9% to 62,292, while passenger cars fell…

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Raising prices or holding market share: The pricing dilemma facing every business

Should we raise prices to cover costs, or hold steady to protect market share? This pricing dilemma is keeping every Australian business leaders awake right now. With household budgets tightening…

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Unlocking PBS access for dementia treatments

Two breakthrough dementia treatment options approved overseas cannot get Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) funding in Australia, leaving patients without access. Donanemab and Lecanemab slow early Alzheimer’s disease by roughly 30%…

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Can AI fix Australia’s radiologist shortage? 

Australia’s radiology workforce is under growing strain, with Australia’s radiologist shortage becoming a critical challenge. Demand for diagnostic imaging continues to climb as Australia’s population ages. It is now the…

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SME confidence up, but will inflation dampen the Christmas spirit?

Updates to this research are published monthly. SME October 2025: SME confidence strengthened in October, rising above consumer confidence for the first time since May. Revenue and profits Revenue and…

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The Cancer Killers: A “trojan horse” in the fight against cancer

The intersection of science, innovation, and human determination takes centre stage in a new SBS On Demand series, The Cancer Killers, premiering Monday, 4 November at 9:30pm. This captivating documentary…

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