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2024 end of year review – heavy commercial vehicles

Australia’s Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) market remained resilient in 2024, with 51,306 units sold (just 466 fewer than in 2023), highlighting the ongoing demand for freight services in the Australian…

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SME confidence grows amid political uncertainty

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. Despite a slowdown in revenue and profitability in February, SME confidence in Australian economic conditions has surged, driven by falling…

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Crypto in 2025: bitcoin’s growth, Trump’s impact, and the rise of meme coins

2024: A Landmark Year for Cryptocurrency The long-awaited approvals for Bitcoin SPOT ETFs arrived in January, followed by SPOT ETF Options in October, ushering in a new era of mainstream…

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increase in new businesses, but rising australian insolvencies sound the alarm

The Australian business landscape is experiencing a notable dichotomy. On one hand, the total number of businesses increased by 2.8% in FY24, driven by a strong 16.8% entry rate. However,…

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is Mercedes-Benz shifting gears? 

For decades, Mercedes-Benz has been synonymous with luxury and innovation, but its passenger car sales in Australia have nearly halved since peaking in 2017. While significant locally, this trend isn’t…

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continued strength in SME growth outlook

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. In January 2025, SME growth remained steady, with revenues aligning with December and the same period in 2024. The Hospitality…

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Australia’s digital health reality check

The integration of technology into healthcare has moved far beyond simple fitness apps. From continuous glucose monitors to AI-driven diagnostics and remote patient monitoring devices, digital solutions are fundamentally reshaping…

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positive momentum builds as SMEs eye growth in 2025

Updates to this research are published monthly. View previous wave. SMEs have shown resilience as they transition from a challenging 2024 to a more optimistic outlook for 2025. Despite ongoing…

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australia’s job market in 2024: navigating challenges and opportunities 

Australia’s job market in 2024 has been defined by resilience in a time of economic uncertainty, with employers facing complex structural challenges. Data from Seek reveals that while unemployment remains…

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Reshaping Digital Boundaries: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

In an unprecedented move, Australia has enacted legislation banning social media access for individuals under 16, marking a landmark intervention in youth digital protection. The policy, which will come into…

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