Category Archives: Expertise

Talkin’ ‘rizz’ and ‘delulu’: decoding gen alpha

Generation Alpha – kids born from 2010 onward, have never known a world without touchscreens, streaming platforms, or digital avatars. According to the eSafety Commissioner’s ‘Behind the screen’ report, a…

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New Vehicle Sales April 2025: third decline, but historically strong

Updates to New Vehicle Sales are published monthly. View previous wave. Australian new vehicle sales totalled 91,316 units in April 2025 (as captured in the FCAI’s VFACTS report and EVC’s Vehicle…

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What powers Australia’s economy: the industries driving export value

Australia’s economy is underpinned by a few powerhouse industries, from iron ore and coal to refined metals, agriculture, and food processing. These sectors generate significant value, driven by strong demand…

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SMEs push forward despite short-term challenges

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Ongoing geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on SME sentiment. Confidence in global economic conditions over the next three months has…

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Protect your brain health: 5 simple changes with big benefits

In Australia, brain health is under increasing pressure. Dementia, stroke, and late-life depression are rising concerns, each deeply impactful, yet more interconnected than many realise. According to the Australian Institute…

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Signed, sealed, remembered: why delivery defines ecommerce loyalty

Delivery is no longer just the final step of the eCommerce journey, it’s the moment that defines how customers remember the experience, shaping satisfaction and loyalty. Insights from the 2025…

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Plugged In: V2G’s impact on fleet strategy

As the energy sector undergoes rapid transformation, electric vehicles are emerging not only as a sustainable mode of transport but as strategic assets within the broader energy ecosystem. At the…

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Small business, big pressure: SMEs responding to a shifting workforce

Australia’s workforce is shifting, and many small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are struggling to keep pace. Emerging recruitment trends show that workers are entering the market with different expectations around…

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A decade of data: exporting through change in the pacific

Ten years is a long time. It’s long enough to build robust businesses, long enough to face unprecedented disruption, and long enough to adapt to a rapidly evolving global economy….

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new vehicle sales march 2025: a solid quarter, but signs of shifting momentum

Updates to New Vehicle Sales are published monthly. View previous wave. March brought some welcome momentum to the Australian new vehicle market, with new vehicle sales data (from the FCAI’s VFACTS…

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