Australian Bureau of Statistics
FollowAustralian Bureau of Statistics Archives
Number of Australian businesses rises 2.5 per cent this year
Western Australia was the country’s fastest-growing state, seeing a 4.3 per cent increase.
ABS Labour Force stats see unemployment climb as small businesses rethink staffing
SMEs are shifting away from full-time hires and reviewing staffing to manage labour costs and demand.
ABS data shows small business needs urgent, targeted support, says COSBOA
COSBOA CEO Luke Achterstraat said the figures are a wake-up call for policymakers.
ABS data shows healthy rise in retail sales across Australia
The ARA says that while the steady growth is "heartening" cost-of-living pressures and economic uncertainty continues to...
Retail turnover was steady in July, but experts are still pessimistic
Retail turnover held steady overall in July 2024, according to figures released by the Australia Bureau of Statistics on...
Retail sales grow in May amid early EOFY promotions
Food retail sales grew 3.0 per cent to $14.36 billion while household goods sales increased 0.1 per cent to $5.73 billio...
March retail sales barely rise as Taylor Swift effect evaporates
The ARA said that merchants expect the decline in discretionary spending and cost of doing business pressure to persist ...
Taylor Swift’s concerts help boost February retail sales
The 600,000 Tayor Swift tour attendees boosted spending on clothing, merchandise, accessories and dining out.
Retail sales crept up in January, ABS data shows
Cafes, restaurants, and takeaway sales grew 2.5 per cent to $5.38 billion while food sales went up 1.9 per cent to $14.2...
Retail sales slightly up in December as shoppers shifted spend to Black Friday
Department store sales climbed 3.7 per cent to $1.83 billion, followed by food sales which grew 1.4 per cent to $14.18 b...