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According to a survey on consumer experience of green claims conducted in 2022 in Australia, trust in eco-friendly claims made by local or small businesses was relatively high, with more than half of the respondents stating that they would very likely or somewhat likely trust these organization types. In contrast, the respondents were less likely to trust green claims made by international or online-only businesses.

New businesses registered (number) in Australia was reported at 291051 number in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - New businesses registered - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Origin Energy held the largest share of the small business electricity market in Australia as at June 30, 2022, with a market share of 26.6 percent. In contrast, EnergyAustralia had a share of around 13 percent of the market.

Australia Lending to Business: Outstanding: Small Business: Excl Selected Financials data was reported at 163,711.000 AUD mn in Feb 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 163,004.000 AUD mn for Jan 2025. Australia Lending to Business: Outstanding: Small Business: Excl Selected Financials data is updated monthly, averaging 125,585.000 AUD mn from Jul 2019 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 163,711.000 AUD mn in Feb 2025 and a record low of 120,669.000 AUD mn in May 2022. Australia Lending to Business: Outstanding: Small Business: Excl Selected Financials data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.KB001: Lending to Business. Excludes lending to authorised deposit-taking institutions, registered financial corporations, central borrowing authorities, and the Reserve Bank of Australia. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

During a survey conducted in Australia in June 2022, the majority of respondents from small, medium, and large businesses indicated that they expect their business's teleworking arrangement to stay the same. More businesses expected their business's teleworking arrangements to decrease in the long term than to increase.

Bankruptcies in Australia increased to 1308 Companies in May from 1225 Companies in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Bankruptcies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft data was reported at 10.510 % pa in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.630 % pa for Feb 2025. Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft data is updated monthly, averaging 9.960 % pa from Feb 1976 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 590 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.050 % pa in Dec 1989 and a record low of 6.510 % pa in Apr 2022. Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.M004: Lending Rate.

During a survey conducted in Australia in June 2022, staff flexibility was the leading factor influencing teleworking arrangements indicated by respondents from small, medium, and large businesses. Staff encouraged or wanting a return to office was another leading factor amongst all business sizes.

Australia ICT Market size was valued at USD 51.87 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 87.88 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 7% from 2026 to 2032.

Key Market Drivers: Growing Digital Transformation Initiatives: According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), business expenditure on digital transformation would reach AUD 35.7 billion in 2022-23, up 13.2% from the previous year. The Australian government's Digital Economy Strategy has committed AUD 1.2 billion in investments through 2025, accelerating national digital transformation across several industries and driving considerable growth in ICT use.

The size of the Data Centre Market in Australia market was valued at USD XX Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD XXX Million by 2032, with an expected CAGR of 21.06% during the forecast period.A data center is the facility that houses computer systems as well as networking equipment to store, process, and transmit data. It provides infrastructure, power, cooling, and security so that a myriad of critical IT systems are in proper working order. Data centers are incredibly important to any organization, whether small or large because it allows businesses to store and access data, run applications, and conduct online transactions.Several factors put a demand on the Australian data center market. These factors include cloud computing adoption, growth within the digital economy, a growing demand for data storage and processing, among others. The focus of the Australian government towards digital transformation and cyber security initiatives further fuel the market.The three dominant drivers that have promoted the growth of the data center market in Australia are as follows: increased usage for better storage and processing of data; increasing demand for cloud-based services; growth of the digital economy; and increased digital transformation and security push by the Australian government. Business and organisational reliance on digital technologies should ensure healthy demand for efficient and secure data centers in Australia going forward. Recent developments include: August 2022: Equinix announced that it completed the USD 15.7 million expansion of its second Melbourne data center. First opened in February 2020, the ME2 site in Port Melbourne acquired 500 new cabinets, increasing the facility's total to 1,500 cabinets and colocation space covering 4,070 square meters (43,800 sq ft). The data center is planned to eventually span over 8,200 square meters (88,150 sq ft) and will house 3,000 cabinets.August 2022: Leaseweb Global, announced that it is expanding its Asia Pacific presence with the opening of three new data centers in Tokyo, Singapore and Sydney before the end of the year. When the additional locations launch, Leaseweb will operate a total of nine data centers across the region.August 2022: Canberra Data Centres announced that it has signed a new 10-year deal with the Defence last month. The USD 91.5 million Defence contract is double the value of its previous most lucrative contract with the big spending department, and was revealed through public tender documents.. Key drivers for this market are: Rise of E-Commerce, Flourishing Startup Culture. Potential restraints include: Slow Penetration Rate in Developing Countries. Notable trends are: OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT.

This dataset presents the change in employment through a projection of employment by industries for the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) regions projected from 2017 to May 2022. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note:

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data.

Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average.

This dataset presents the change in employment through a projection of employment by industries for the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) regions projected from 2017 to May 2022. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS).

The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation.

Please note:

• AURIN has spatially enabled the original data.

• Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average.

This dataset presents the change in employment through a projection of employment by industries for the Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) regions projected from 2017 to May 2022. The boundaries for this dataset follow the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS). The Australian Government Department of Jobs and Small Business publishes a range of labour market data on its Labour Market Information Portal. The data provided includes unemployment rate, employment rate, participation rate, youth unemployment rate, unemployment duration, population by age group and employment by industry and occupation. Please note:

AURIN has spatially enabled the original data.

Data Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, four quarter average.

Small and medium-sized businesses in Oceania are more likely to receive online orders than in other parts of the world. In New Zealand, over ** percent of small enterprises (ten to ** employees) sold their goods or services via the internet as of 2022. The adoption of e-commerce as a sales channel by small businesses was lowest in Luxembourg, at less than ** percent in 2023.

A survey conducted in 2022 among Australian consumers uncovered that around 56 percent of respondents were very or somewhat likely to trust green claims made by Australian-owned businesses. Only around five percent of those surveyed said they never trusted green claims made by Australian businesses. Overall, claims made by Australian-owned businesses and small, local businesses were the most highly trusted among consumers in Australia.

The Management Consulting industry has faced mixed operating conditions over the past few years. The Australian Government's decision to reduce spending on consultants and focus on developing in-house capacities has adversely impacted industry expansion. The 2024-25 Federal Budget showcased this commitment, pledging savings of $1.0 billion through the reduction in outsourcing over the next few years, following the accomplishment of $3.0 billion in savings from similar initiatives in the 2022-23 Budget. At the same time, emerging technologies like generative AI (genAI) are capturing the interest of clients and driving demand for technology consulting. Although revenue from IT consulting isn't directly included in the Management Consulting industry figures, it plays a vital role in strengthening the sector, as it allows consulting firms to cross-sell their services and provide comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. Overall, industry revenue is expected to contract at an annualised 1.1% over the five years through 2024-25 to an estimated $45.5 billion. This trend includes an anticipated 3.3% dip in the current year as businesses cut back on discretionary spending. Consolidation activity has risen over the past few years as larger firms like Deloitte and Accenture have acquired smaller consulting practices. These firms have pursued acquisitions to expand client bases and develop their exposure to high-value and specialised consulting work. In recent years, a raft of new small firms and sole proprietors have contributed to growing enterprise numbers, lifting competition and weighing down industry profitability. Management consulting services' revenue is poised to grow, buttressed by favourable downstream market conditions. Industry revenue is on track to expand at an annualised 1.4% through the end of 2029-30 to an estimated $48.7 billion. A hike in private-sector capital expenditure and improving business confidence, coupled with a recovery in finance activity, will underpin this growth. Emerging products and markets, along with the increased use of analytics, will also benefit consulting firms. Regulatory changes will reshape the consulting landscape, with more stringent oversight and improved transparency. This shift is poised to limit the growth of larger consulting firms but will benefit smaller firms and those specialising in servicing the public sector.

Volatility in household discretionary income has significantly influenced the industry's performance over the past five years. Stay-at-home restrictions during the pandemic partly negated higher household spending, fuelled by government income support initiatives. However, a decline in discretionary incomes since 2020-21, coupled with high inflation, has reduced the industry's share of revenue sourced from household clients. Meanwhile, other segments, like health, education and hospitality commercial clients, have grown. Low barriers to entry have resulted in a significant rise in enterprise numbers, particularly involving small-scale entrants. As workers in other sectors lost their jobs during the pandemic, many started their own gardening service businesses, creating a flood of new entrants. Rainfall trends have also supported industry revenue in recent years, with strong rainfall across the country in the 2022 and 2024 calendar years resulting in bursts of demand in 2022-23 and 2023-24. This trend, coupled with sustained growth from commercial clients, has contributed to an expansion in the industry's healthy profit margins. Overall, revenue is anticipated to have expanded at an annualised 2.2% over the five years through 2024-25, to $4.1 billion, including a 1.3% decline expected in 2024-25. Australia's ageing population is set to support and stimulate demand in the Gardening Services industry in the coming years. Older Australians’ physical constraints necessitate professional assistance for maintaining their gardens and lawns, promising a steady source of demand. The gradual recovery of household discretionary incomes and a projected rise in high-income earners will also drive more demand for specialised gardening services. Trends indicating a shift towards more outsourcing will support steady revenue growth, particularly among commercial clients. Furthermore, increasing business numbers and greater demand for garden services will likely contribute to industry employment growth and wage expansion. However, fluctuating and unpredictable rainfall trends will pose a challenge for future planning in the industry. Businesses providing gardening services must be cautious of sub-optimal conditions, as they can significantly impact forecasting and planning. The industry must adapt quickly and implement water-wise gardening practices that’re both sustainable and environmentally friendly. To counter the inconsistencies and uncertainty posed by changing weather patterns, innovation is pivotal for the industry's growth and sustainability. Industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 2.1% through the end of 2029-30 to total $4.5 billion.

This dataset is a summary of industry types, skilled employment, sales income, and number of employees collected from Kelvin Grove Urban Village (Brisbane), Macquarie Park Innovation District (Sydney), and Monash Technology Precinct (Melbourne), Australia. It was compiled from the data extracted from Dunn & Bradstreet directory, relevant business websites, Google Earth (2018 imagery date) and Google My Map (2021 Imagery date). The dataset is presented in excel spreadsheets (tables 1-4) which consist of separate data for multinational, large national , and small and medium enterprises operating at the study areas at the time of the data collection from February 2021 to April 2022.

The dataset is used in conjunction with other datasets in a pilot study which adopts a multidimensional innovation district performance framework to develop an innovation district typology matrix and evaluates its practicality with real innovation district data. The dataset contributes toward classification of Australia’s three eminent innovation districts ─Macquarie Park Innovation District, Monash technology Precinct and Kelvin Grove Urban Village based on their performance.

A survey conducted among Australians in 2022 revealed that Millennials were the most likely to be environmentally conscious when buying new and throwing out unwanted items, with over ** percent of this generational group considering the environmental effects of their purchases. Of the generational groups included in the survey, Boomers were the least likely to consider the environmental effects of their purchasing behavior. Nonetheless, the majority of Boomer respondents, over ** percent, still indicated being environmentally conscious shoppers. Sustainable purchasing trends in Australia According to a survey conducted in late 2022, over ** percent of Australian consumers always take sustainability into consideration when shopping, with only **** percent reporting never considering the environmental effects of their purchases. The most common sustainability practices engaged in by consumers in 2022 included bringing reusable shopping bags to the store, recycling product waste, and purchasing locally sourced and produced products. As a result of cost-of-living pressures and a shift in consumer behavior due to environmental concerns, Australia’s secondhand items market is expanding. As of September 2022, over ** percent of Australians reported frequently or occasionally purchasing secondhand products, with clothing, footwear, and accessories being the most popular owned secondhand items among shoppers across the country. Green claims in Australia – cause for concern? Green claims are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of our shopping experience. Nonetheless, consumers are becoming more and more suspicious of such claims as concerns around greenwashing rise. In 2022, over ** percent of Australian consumers were influenced by green claims relating to products and packaging deemed as biodegradable, compostable, or made from natural materials. Shoppers across Australia reported coming across green claims most frequently on household cleaning products, as well as in the energy and grocery retail sectors. Green claims made by Australian-owned businesses and small, local businesses were the most likely to be trusted by consumers across the country, with more than **** of consumers trusting these types of companies. Eco-friendly claims made by online-only or international businesses were the least trusted among Australian shoppers.