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…
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 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 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 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…
Continue readingUpdates 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…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. After showing signs of improvement in August, SME sentiment softened in September as economic caution returned. Falling consumer confidence following the RBA’s decision…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. Stronger consumer spending and interest rate cuts drive SME sentiment SME sentiment improved in August, supported by stronger consumer spending in July and…
Continue readingAI Probing The rise of qual at scale Ask any insight professional and they’ll tell you: open-ended survey questions can be a missed opportunity. Often limited to shallow answers like…
Continue readingUpdates to this research are published monthly. Labour market conditions remain weak Hiring intent remains in very negative territory for the next three months. This reflects the broader softness in…
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