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.

The December quarter 2024 Pulse Survey is now open. Take the survey here.

This quarter we also want to know your business priorities for the 2025 State Budget. You can share your insights in the survey, to help us advocate for business outcomes in the next State Budget.

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Latest Pulse Report | September 2024

The Pulse Report for the September 2024 quarter shows Queensland businesses are expecting a boost in sales revenue and profits before the end of the year, but conditions overall have a long way to lift from sustained weak levels and historically low profitability.

Four in five businesses recorded an increase in operating costs, attributing high rents and increased electricity, insurance and fuel prices.

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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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