Updates to this research are published monthly. SME December 2025: SME confidence softened further in December as weaker trading conditions, ongoing cost pressures and heightened political and global uncertainty weighed…
Continue readingAsk most automotive distributors how they handle supplier price increases, and you’ll hear some variation of ‘we negotiate hard and pass through what we can’t absorb.’ It sounds pragmatic. Commercially…
Continue readingOver 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…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingThe 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…
Continue readingIn 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…
Continue readingNew 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…
Continue readingShould 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…
Continue readingTwo 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%…
Continue readingAustralia’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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