Pulse Report of Business Conditions

The Pulse report has been measuring Queensland business confidence and expectations for more than 30 years.

It is Queensland’s most established, comprehensive and trusted source of business sentiment.

We use the quarterly Pulse report to shape local, state and federal policies on behalf of the businesses we represent. Measuring employment levels, turnover, business profitability and business confidence, the report is a valuable tool for business and industry leaders and policy and investment decision makers.

The Pulse report is an opportunity for your business voice to be heard. By participating in Pulse, you’re helping us advocate to government on behalf of businesses across the state.

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Latest Pulse Report | June 2024

The longest sustained period of weak business confidence in 30 years of business sentiment research continued in the June quarter, new Pulse data shows.

Out today, the June 2024 Pulse Report shows business confidence continues to be weak in a persistently challenging business environment where historically high operating costs and a restrictive employment and regulatory environment are having a compounding impact on Queensland businesses.

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The report offers insights across the following key indicators:

State and national 12-month outlooks

General business conditions

Sales and revenue

Operating costs

Labour costs

Profitability

Employment levels

Capital expenditure

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