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Reshaping Digital Boundaries: Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

In an unprecedented move, Australia has enacted legislation banning social media access for individuals under 16, marking a landmark intervention in youth digital protection. The policy, which will come into…

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November 2024 VFACTs: Newcomers Shake Up Australia’s Auto Market

The Australian automotive market in November 2024 showcased a mix of challenges and opportunities as the industry nears its projected annual sales target of 1.2 million units. Current estimates place…

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housing market cooling: how it’s affecting you today  

Over the past four years, we have tracked a series of key economic indicators in the Fifth Quadrant Economic Playbook, offering a comprehensive view of trends across the real estate,…

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October 2024 VFACTS: driving with discounts

October 2024 VFACTs saw steady performance in Australia’s new vehicle market, closing the month with 99,969 units sold – nearly matching September’s 99,881 units. This stability is noteworthy, as October…

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September 2024 VFACTS: limping towards the finish line

As we close out the third quarter of 2024, the Australian new vehicle market has posted another 10% year-on-year decline, continuing the downward trend seen over recent months. Despite the…

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Culture at Fifth Quadrant

So far in my career, I have spent an estimated 7,900 hours in the workplace. Given that, it makes sense to want a workplace where you can enjoy not only…

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The Energy Transition: 3 Key Challenges

As our energy grid becomes increasingly decarbonised, the smooth integration of renewable energy sources with current infrastructure becomes crucial. This month, we saw the share of electricity generated by renewables…

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transitioning towards a sustainable energy future

As Australia navigates the global transition to a low-carbon economy, recent Government reports shed light on the country’s evolving energy landscape and emissions reduction efforts. Let’s dive into the key…

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Human Insights Conference 2024: An Insightful and Inspiring Future

The Research Society’s 2024 Human Insights Conference, held in Sydney, brought together the industry for two days of insight sharing and future gazing on the rapidly evolving market research industry….

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Nurturing critical thinkers: Shaping Our Industry’s Future

The future of our industry hinges on the successful development of younger generations to be critical thinkers, but we’re still struggling to consistently deliver this. I had the privilege of…

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