Australian Bureau of Statistics stories

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.

CASPR, a new agency in Sydney, helps Australian businesses adopt AI and data-driven solutions to boost growth and overcome innovation barriers.

AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.

Equal Pay Day spotlights Australia's gender pay gap, with women working 50 more days yearly to match men's earnings, urging urgent workplace reforms.

Australian eCommerce sees a 27.6% rise in returns despite stricter policies, as shoppers seek flexibility amid rising costs and economic uncertainty.

TAL and Cover Genius launch backd, a digital life and income protection insurance targeting underinsured young and gig economy workers in Australia.

DAS launches a new climate dataset to help insurers, banks and property firms manage long-term climate risks affecting rural Australia.

Business numbers in Australia have surged over 17% since 2019, led by healthcare growth and booming regions like Melton, Victoria, despite economic challenges.

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

As International Women's Day 2025 approaches, the tech industry faces an uphill battle with women comprising only 29% of the workforce amid a stubborn 11.9% pay gap.

Retail turnover in Australia grows by 0.6% to $36.7 billion in October, but challenges persist as consumers prioritise essential over discretionary spending.

As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.

Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.