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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We make it is our business to understand the opportunities ahead and the challenges you face, so we’re perfectly equipped to advocate on your behalf.

Latest Pulse Report | December 2025

In the December quarter, Queensland businesses reported a second consecutive drop in confidence as sustained inflationary pressures and poor operating conditions continued to impact bottom lines.

Alongside a drop in confidence, sales revenue also declined, falling below the 10-year average.

Pulse Report | September 2025

Business confidence in Queensland has softened, reversing recent improvements in 2025, and reflecting a series of micro and macro-economic pressures including inflation, costs, and global economic and geopolitical factors.

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