Australian Bureau of Statistics stories

Australia's energy shock deepens pressure on sole traders and smaller firms, with CreditorWatch flagging higher tax defaults and insolvency risk.

Visa study finds Australian SMBs are relying on personal credit to plug cashflow gaps, with many short on formal credit and bogged down by admin.

Australian map scores 358 occupations for AI risk, with clerks and telemarketers most exposed while trades and farming stay lower down.

Auticon says neurodiverse teams improved performance and wellbeing in 2025, as its report highlights stronger client outcomes and Australia's autistic employment gap.

Neurodiverse teams are driving stronger innovation, retention and client results, auticon's 2025 global impact report has found.

Households under cost pressure are spreading purchases across multiple outlets, while promotions, online research and store visits shape buying decisions.

Allianz research finds most Australian workers see little help with burnout, as psychological compensation claims climb and staff call for practical changes.

Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.

Epsilon launches Australian tool linking digital retail media exposure to in-store sales, unifying eCommerce and physical performance data.

Warehouse automation shifts from a discretionary cost play to a strategic necessity as labour shortages and weak productivity squeeze ANZ firms.

Autistic women in tech urge firms to move beyond rhetoric, demanding intentional inclusion and safer workplaces as barriers persist.

Australia's quantum future hinges on women's inclusion, with three key shifts urged to boost participation in this strategic technology.

Shoddy search tools are driving Australians from favourite online retailers, with 72% abandoning brands and many paying rivals more.

Australian shoppers are deserting online retailers over clunky site search, with many paying more elsewhere for AI‑style, natural language results.

Courier and home-delivery firms have powered transport to become Australia's fastest-growing new business sector over the past decade.

Backing high-potential women with mentoring and stretch roles builds stronger leaders, boosts retention and strengthens business outcomes.

Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.

CBA data shows wage growth nudging higher while jobs remain steady, reinforcing expectations the RBA will stay cautious on interest rates.

GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

LG launches CordZero A9L vacuum range in Australia from AUD $599, boasting 37.5% more suction and up to 120 minutes runtime for efficient home cleaning.