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A decade transformed: SUVs and Chinese brands reshape Australia’s auto market

New Vehicle Sales September 2025 reached 938,960 YTD, up 9% on 2015 and 45% on the 2020 result. Behind that growth is a wholesale transformation: Chinese entrants rewriting the brand…

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AI Probing: From promise to practice 

In August, we introduced you to AI probing and its potential to transform open-ended survey questions from shallow one-liners into rich, layered responses. We outlined how AI-driven follow-up questions could…

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How psychedelics are quietly transforming leadership

The conversation around psychedelics has shifted dramatically. What was once relegated to counterculture movements is now being studied in professional contexts. Our latest research reveals that Improved decision making, stronger…

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The theory of planned behaviour: Three levers to move action

Many campaigns and rollouts lose people at the jump from intention to behaviour. The Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), developed by Icek Ajzen, stands out because it narrows the problem…

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New vehicle sales August 2025: Market transformation accelerates in 2025 

Australia’s automotive market is experiencing its most dramatic shift since local manufacturing ended in 2017, but August 2025 still delivered 103,695 new vehicle sales, up 2.9% on August 2024, and…

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Australia’s shifting travel patterns: winners, losers, and emerging trends

When it comes to overseas travel, it’s no secret that Australia is a case of mutual exchange. As Australians travel overseas and more visitors come here, the evolving travel patterns…

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Turning Responsible AI Into Practice: New Self-Assessment Tool Empowers Organisations

Australia has taken a step forward in ensuring artificial intelligence is developed and deployed responsibly. The release of the Australian Responsible AI Index 2025, published by Fifth Quadrant and sponsored…

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Fleet safety: Beyond tools, toward trust

Fleet safety has never been more visible or more measurable. As technology becomes embedded in operations, the industry has seen significant uptake in tools designed to detect fatigue, monitor behaviour,…

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Health Over Hangovers: How Zero Alcohol Drinks Are Reshaping Australia’s Drinking Culture

Australians are increasingly choosing to wake up fresh, energised, and ready for the day, and zero alcohol drinks are making it easier than ever. Once Australia’s favourite beverage, IBISWorld data…

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Independent breweries defy Australia’s hospitality slump

Australia’s hospitality sector is doing it tough. In the June wave of Fifth Quadrant’s SME Sentiment Tracker, 57% of hospitality businesses reported a decline in revenue over the last 12…

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