This report aims to help businesses understand, predict and respond to the complex changes in the labour market unfolding in Australia over 2025–26. It outlines the economic context, labour market dynamics and impacts for employers. The report finds that the labour market has not adjusted in line with the broader economy.

This pulse survey provides insight into Queensland business sentiment, conditions, and expectations, and reflects the voice of Queensland businesses. In the March quarter, business confidence in the future of the state and national economies, as well as general business conditions, was at its strongest level since 2022 despite weak profitability.

This final report addresses key issues identified in the Supermarkets Inquiry interim report, and analysed during the second phase of the inquiry. The report finds Coles and Woolworths dominate the Australian grocery sector and this is set to continue; and presents recommendations to the government.

Based on 397 responses from disability services, this report found that most providers, despite challenging circumstances, remain resilient and are determined to thrive. The report looks at the cost to the system of high quality providers leaving the market, and considers the way forward to secure to secure the future for disability support services.

Presenting a dire picture of the financial health of private hospitals in Australia, the paper points to a critical funding shortfall, with a widening gap between revenue and expenditure. It calls for immediate funding to stabilise the sector and proposes longer-term structural reforms to be developed.