Category Archives: Expertise

New vehicle sales February 2026: A softer market, but not for everyone

New Vehicle Sales February 2026: 94,131 vehicles were sold in Australia in February 2026, down 2.7% on the same month last year. On the surface, a mild softening. Underneath it,…

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Why tourism destination stewardship needs better research

Tourism is a significant economic force in Australia. Total visitor expenditure has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, with the national THRIVE 2030 strategy targeting $230 billion in visitor spending by the…

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SME February 2026: SME Growth Hits 12-Month Low

Updates to this research are published monthly. SME February 2026: SME revenues improved slightly in February, with the net score recovering to -12% from -17% in January, although still below…

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How to engage growth-focused SMEs

How to engage growth-focused SMEs is one of the most important challenges in B2B marketing. Many organisations segment the market using firmographics such as business size. This approach is common…

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Animal health’s surprising role in human treatments

Some of the most important medicines in use today began their lives treating sheep, cattle, or companion animals. That is not a coincidence. The relationship between animal health and human…

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How generative AI is redefining search behaviour in Australia

Generative AI is increasingly being used as a first-choice channel for information-intensive tasks. Findings from the latest Fifth Quadrant Consumer Sentiment Tracker indicate a measurable shift in search behaviour. Australians…

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New vehicle sales January 2026: One in seven cars now has a plug

New Vehicle Sales January 2026: Australian new vehicle sales totalled 87,753 units in January 2026, just 128 more than the same month last year. On the surface, a market in…

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The hidden reality of male confidence

Australian men are sitting at 63 out of 100 when it comes to overall confidence. If your phone battery was at 63%, you’d be looking for a charger. That’s where…

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The pessimism paradox: Why Australia’s wealthiest generation doesn’t feel secure

Generation X is now Australia’s wealthiest generation, holding more wealth in property and shares than any other generation in Australia. According to the latest KPMG analysis, Gen X households have…

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Australia’s emergency departments: 2025 National performance report card

According to the Australian Medical Association’s 2025 Public Hospital Report Card, 55% of Australia’s emergency department (ED) visits in 2023–24 (latest data) were completed within four hours. The four-hour benchmark…

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