What do Australian housing approvals August 2026 reveal about the growing gap between houses and apartments, and what does this mean for the National Housing Accord’s 1.2 million-home target? The…
What does SME September 2026 data reveal about Australian small business performance, profitability and confidence despite ongoing economic uncertainty? September’s results paint a surprisingly encouraging picture of SME performance, despite…
Are Chinese car brands in Australia outperforming established Japanese, Korean and European brands on customer satisfaction? Put a Chinese car brand in the same building as an established Japanese, Korean…
How does workshop understaffing affect customer loyalty? Australian automotive research reveals how staffing shortages can undermine customer communication, trust and retention. Around four in ten people working in automotive say…
What is the finite pool of worry, and could it explain why Australians’ personal circumstances shape the issues they care about most? You might assume Australians who are unhappy with…
Is AI adoption in Australia entering a two-speed phase? For the past two years, the AI story has largely been about adoption. More Australians have become familiar with generative AI,…
Why is car brand loyalty in Australia weakening in 2026? Automotive brand loyalty is under pressure, and the latest Fifth Quadrant Consumer Tracker shows repeat purchase can no longer be…
Are Australian SME growth ambitions recovering? August data points to a sharp rebound in confidence, although weak revenue, rising loan stress and renewed interest rate risks suggest the recovery remains…
Which AI tools in Australia are people using most, and how does behaviour change as users become more experienced with generative AI? Generative AI has evolved rapidly over the past…
Why is trust in automotive technology falling among Australian consumers? Automotive technology trust in Australia is weakening as vehicle technology advances faster than consumer confidence. Australians are becoming more selective…