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Reports and thought leadership

Since 1868, Business Chamber Queensland has been the trusted voice for Queensland businesses. We take an independent and evidence-based approach to business advocacy, ensuring your voice is heard by decision-makers at all levels of government.

We champion your interests by meeting regularly with key stakeholders, including politicians, government agencies and other industry associations. Our team actively pushes for policy changes that benefit your bottom line and we stand up for issues critical to your business success. We collaborate with business owners across the state through our regional policy groups and lead discussions with local chambers and other industry associations.

We always put Queensland business first with practical support backed by experience and powerful advocacy. Business Chamber Queensland represents you at all levels of government to ensure you can capitalise on all the opportunities ahead and manage any challenges. At Business Chamber Queensland, we know business matters.

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Pulse Report of Business Conditions

The Business Chamber Queensland Pulse report has been measuring Queensland business confidence and expectations for 30 years.

The report is the most authoritative, timely and comprehensive snapshot of Queensland business sentiment, providing critical insights into the opinions of business owners across the state.

The Pulse report includes detailed measurements on employment levels, turnover and business profitability – knowledge that adds a great degree of confidence to the strategic planning and future investment decisions of your business.

Read the latest Pulse reports here.

Future of Work

Our Future of Work research series, delivered in partnership with Australian Retirement Trust, offers valuable insights to support Queensland businesses, industry and government to strategically plan for future trends transforming the workplace.

The 2024 report focuses on technological advancement and the challenges and opportunities it presents for Queensland businesses.

Read the latest report here.

Advancing Business Sustainability Report

Business Chamber Queensland’s Advancing Business Sustainability Report offers a unique perspective on the sustainability of Queensland businesses. This report provides valuable insight into how Queensland businesses are approaching sustainability practices. Sustainability is becoming increasingly critical to businesses of all sizes, not only to meet growing customer demand, but to win tenders and contracts with government and supply chains and attract new investment dollars. This report is a valuable resource for your business.

Read the report here.

Efficient Regulation Report 2023

Measuring the red tape burden on Queensland businesses

Businesses have repeatedly told us that reducing red tape and regulatory burden is the leading issue they want governments to prioritise. Business Chamber Queensland’s 2023 Efficient Regulation Report shows both the costs and time required to meet regulatory burden have increased since 2021.

Read the report here.

Beyond 2032

The Beyond 2032 Business Outlook is a comprehensive, contemporary and long-term vision for the enduring economic, social and environmental future of Queensland.

Beyond 2032 was formed using decades of business data and insight, business stories and experiences both locally and globally. The report also provides valuable insights from European Olympic host cities to set the scene for opportunities in Queensland following the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.

This report is just the beginning. We will continue to lead the business agenda now and beyond 2032 so you can take advantage of all the once-in-a-lifetime opportunities ahead.

Read the report here.