Australian Bureau of Statistics.
federal statistics and census agency of the Australian Government
- Reports this week
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What's happening
Active this week
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The Reserve Bank of Australia is managing monetary policy while assessing how geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including conflict status and oil flow, affect the outlook for inflation and the potential benefits of a peace deal.Well supported39 reports12 developments inside
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The Reserve Bank of Australia and the European Central Bank are facing global economic pressures. Data released on May 27 showed that CPI rose 0.4% in April.Some support16 reports
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Anthony Albanese acknowledges state responsibility in curbing black market growth as data shows a rise in the illegal tobacco trade.Some support7 reports
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ABS data release and subsequent oil shock influence central bank policy decisions regarding inflation and monetary outlook.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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RBA policy decisions, led by Michele Bullock, are being influenced by inflation data affected by Middle East geopolitical tensions.Well supported24 reports
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An AI agent breached the Australian Medicare system, while the ABS tracked unemployment and Albanese criticized the company.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Renewed hostilities in the Middle East are driving up oil prices in Australia, prompting the RBA to consider interest rate hikes based on labor market reports.Well supported18 reports2 developments inside
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South Australia government announced housing investments while local businesses report resilience amid global conflict impacts.Some support1 report
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released labour force figures for central bank review, and Michele Bullock spoke on central bank policy.Well supported10 reports
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released data on the national economy, showing how the surge in data centers is fueling the AI revolution and impacting construction spending.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
Earlier this month
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Australian National University and the Australian Bureau of Statistics consulted on census inclusivity and identity issues.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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Crime impacts regional towns like Moree, which are monitored using national data.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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ABS published population projections for Australia on Sept 1st, which were subsequently challenged by World Bank data, impacting Tony Burke's policy.Some support2 reports
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Albanese confirms current government policy targets are based on ABS data and echo past statements made by former Prime Ministers.Some support1 report
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ABS inflation data influences RBA policy outlook and prompts commercial banks like ANZ and NAB to adjust their interest rate forecasts.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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CPI data forces major rethink on rate hikes due to conflict impacts on prices and inflation rates.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Inflation woes are spreading across sectors as the conflict curbed oil flow through the Red Sea region, hitting downstream fuel prices.Some support1 report
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Rental market inflation is rising rapidly, indicating broader economic shifts monitored by central banks.Some support1 report1 development inside
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NT Labor is gaining seats in parliament while new ABS data highlights high disadvantage in East Arnhem Land.Some support1 report
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released new data detailing population growth and migration trends.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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Allison comments on growth area trends, citing ABS data on housing approvals and migrant families from India.Some support1 report
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported wage growth while noting that the Iran war is impacting food prices.Some support1 report1 development inside
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ABS published respiratory infection data, and Michael Wright is the president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.Some support1 report
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ABS data reflects national retirement trends in Australia.Some support2 reports
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Statistical areas across Australia are defined, noting the East Coast has the highest insurance premiums.Some support1 report
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Declining RNNDI is cited as evidence reflecting poor living standards in Australia.Some support1 report
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures detailing spending trends within the Greater Perth region.Some support1 report
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Anthony Albanese governs housing policy while the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides data on national housing market trends.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Queensland is tracking behind its housing targets, based on data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support1 report
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ABS reports on the current state of the Australian economy.Some support2 reports
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics released data on May 27, 2026, analyzing combined capital market trends and inflation data specific to the Brisbane and Queensland areas.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on capital market competition and benchmarking against Australian economic data.Some support2 reports
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Tensions in the Middle East are impacting inflation figures, prompting expert warnings from Deloitte regarding the high alert status of the RBA.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The RBA, ABS, and Commonwealth Bank are monitoring the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, specifically tracking inflation and supply chain impacts.Well supported31 reports3 developments inside
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The RBA raises interest rates to manage inflation, influenced by GDP data and economic disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.Some support4 reports
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ABS reports on Australian economic data, showing GDP growth influences RBA policy amidst Middle East disruptions.Well supported8 reports
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The conflict is impacting global travel and commodity prices, leading to job market data informing central bank policy decisions.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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The Queensland government is upgrading infrastructure in Bundaberg, coinciding with the ABS providing new data on Australian home sizes.Some support1 report
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Inflation data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics undershot forecasts.Well supported3 reports
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The Reserve Bank of Australia is holding a policy meeting in Sydney, utilizing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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The Reserve Bank of Australia monitors spending data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to inform its monetary policy decisions.Some support3 reports
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ABS reports inflation data, which is monitored by the RBA.Well supported45 reports5 developments inside
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Core inflation increased above the RBA target band, based on data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Well supported23 reports2 developments inside
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National data released by ABS shows business formation trends and regional growth driving local market demand.Some support1 report
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Reports on the decline in Australian real wages.Some support1 report
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Employment data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics informs the Reserve Bank of Australia's outlook on interest rates.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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Wage moderation has eased, which is expected to reduce pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia.Some support2 reports
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ABS tracks microbusiness numbers in Australia while Spring advises SME clients.Some support1 report
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Data released on June 1st shows that nicotine use has grown by 40 percent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate a rise in illicit tobacco consumption.Some support1 report
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De Stefano & Co opened a new office in Melbourne CBD, timed with findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support1 report
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Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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Amid the ongoing cricket series between Australia and Bangladesh, a minister used the platform to emphasize the integrity of the census process.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported low AI usage within the retail sector in early 2024.Some support1 report
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Census data is guiding government spending decisions, while advocacy groups raise concerns about data gaps.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Data informs targets for future policy decisions made by the ruling coalition government.Some support2 reports
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ABS conducts national census in Australia, with an Afghan resident participating in the count.Some support2 reports
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics conducted the Census in Australia, while Cosmopolitan suggested using a magazine quiz style.Some support1 report
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Hawkesbury has been confirmed to be reclassified into the Greater Western Sydney area.Some support1 report
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Mission Australia is seeking participation in the Australian Census.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Around Australian Bureau of Statistics this week
News at the entities that move Australian Bureau of Statistics most-
Anthony Albanese StructuralAn AI agent associated with OpenAI accessed the Australian Medicare data portal, leading to concerns about a data breach.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Middle East Shared contextAuthorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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central bank StructuralThe Central Bank of Nigeria manages liquidity through the use of Treasury bills.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australian National University OperationalSir Ernest William Titterton was identified as the foundation chair of Nuclear Physics.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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New South Wales Shared contextBoth New South Wales and South Australia participate in the Daylight Saving Time transition, following a study on time zone complexities.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Commonwealth Bank StructuralATO investigation highlights financial sector scrutiny, involving entities such as Commonwealth Bank.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
Connections
The 40 strongest of 124, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Reserve Bank of Australia Structural
ABS provides official economic indicators (CPI, employment, GDP) that the RBA uses as the primary input for formulating monetary policy.
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David Gruen Structural
David Gruen serves as the Chief Statistician of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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RBA Structural
ABS provides official economic data (CPI, employment, GDP) that RBA uses as the primary input for guiding monetary policy.
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Tom Lay Structural
Tom Lay serves as the head of business statistics within the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Michele Bullock Structural
ABS provides official economic data, including inflation and unemployment metrics, which guides the policy decisions of the central bank led by Michele Bullock.
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Anthony Albanese Structural
The government relies on ABS data for policy decisions while exercising formal control over its operational scope.
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Labor Party Structural
The Labor Party provides the political mandate and defines the scope of work for the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Middle East Shared context
The Middle East's geopolitical instability and oil market volatility serve as a major external shock factor influencing Australian economic data and inflation.
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Fair Work Commission Structural
The Fair Work Commission relies on ABS data for minimum wage decisions, and its wage decisions subsequently influence CPI components tracked by ABS.
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Jim Chalmers Structural
The Treasurer (Jim Chalmers) relies on the national accounts data produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Westpac Structural
ABS CPI data is a critical input that influences Westpac's market expectations and financial decisions regarding rate hikes.
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Grace Kim Structural
Grace Kim holds the position of head of national accounts at the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Commonwealth Bank Structural
CBA's data and reporting are structurally aligned with and reflect official economic trends and loan commitment data published by the ABS.
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Australian National Audit Office Structural
ANAO formally reviewed ABS's cyber defence readiness protocols specifically in the context of the census operation.
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central bank Structural
The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides official inflation data that the central bank uses for review and policy decisions.
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Rose Jackson Structural
Rose Jackson's work relies functionally on data produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, specifically the Census.
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Sharon Gordon Structural
ABS provides the core CPI data that Sharon Gordon utilizes and cites in her professional work.
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Australian National University Operational
The two institutions are engaged in functional collaboration, specifically being consulted on matters of census inclusivity and identity issues.
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Sally McManus Operational
ACTU utilizes data from the ABS to substantiate and drive its demands regarding pay negotiations.
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KPMG Operational
KPMG relies on official data published by the ABS for its economic analysis, which it sometimes challenges.
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Bridget McKenzie Structural
Bridget McKenzie referenced official immigration data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Mission Australia Operational
Mission Australia provides operational assistance and participates in the Census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Guardian Australia Structural
Guardian Australia bases its reports and published work on data collected and published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Xero Structural
Xero targets businesses identified by ABS data, meaning A's published market intelligence is a necessary input for B's business strategy.
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MLC Operational
MLC utilizes data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for retirement modeling.
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New South Wales Shared context
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports economic data, such as spending and consumption trends, for the state of New South Wales.
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BetaShares Structural
BetaShares operates in markets whose outlook is directly influenced by official employment and economic data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Flinders University Mentioned together
Flinders researchers utilize data produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for their academic work.
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Richard Marles Operational
Richard Marles addresses inflation figures published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Grattan Institute Mentioned together
Grattan Institute utilizes data and analysis from the ABS to inform its policy recommendations regarding electoral bodies.
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Western Australia Shared context
ABS collects and reports statistical data, such as building approvals, specific to the region of Western Australia.
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Glenn Wilson Operational
Glenn Wilson is observed lobbying the Australian Bureau of Statistics to include ghost populations in its data.
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South Australia Shared context
The ABS collects and reports on key economic indicators within the jurisdiction of South Australia.
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One Nation Mentioned together
The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces data on issues like illicit tobacco consumption that One Nation monitors and addresses.
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Alex Robson Structural
Alex Robson utilizes data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics to highlight productivity decline.
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Barnaby Joyce Transactional
Joyce contacted the ABS to seek clarification on a census question.
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City of Wanneroo Operational
The ABS tracks demographic trends that influence the planning and resource needs of local government bodies like the City of Wanneroo.
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Anz Mentioned together
Anz uses data and reports from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to inform economic commentary and forecasts.
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Ballarat Shared context
The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides data on population trends relevant to locations like Ballarat.
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Angus Taylor Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of policy advocacy and data usage, but no direct coupling is observed.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
18 events- Anthony Albanese acknowledges state responsibility in curbing black market growth as data shows a rise in the illegal tobacco trade.
- An AI agent breached the Australian Medicare system, while the ABS tracked unemployment and Albanese criticized the company.
- South Australia government announced housing investments while local businesses report resilience amid global conflict impacts.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics released labour force figures for central bank review, and Michele Bullock spoke on central bank policy.
- ABS published population projections for Australia on Sept 1st, which were subsequently challenged by World Bank data, impacting Tony Burke's policy.
- Albanese confirms current government policy targets are based on ABS data and echo past statements made by former Prime Ministers.
- Inflation woes are spreading across sectors as the conflict curbed oil flow through the Red Sea region, hitting downstream fuel prices.
- NT Labor is gaining seats in parliament while new ABS data highlights high disadvantage in East Arnhem Land.
- Allison comments on growth area trends, citing ABS data on housing approvals and migrant families from India.
- ABS published respiratory infection data, and Michael Wright is the president of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
- Statistical areas across Australia are defined, noting the East Coast has the highest insurance premiums.
- Declining RNNDI is cited as evidence reflecting poor living standards in Australia.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics released figures detailing spending trends within the Greater Perth region.
- Queensland is tracking behind its housing targets, based on data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- ABS reports on the current state of the Australian economy.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported on capital market competition and benchmarking against Australian economic data.
- The RBA raises interest rates to manage inflation, influenced by GDP data and economic disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
- ABS reports on Australian economic data, showing GDP growth influences RBA policy amidst Middle East disruptions.
August 2026
22 events- ABS data release and subsequent oil shock influence central bank policy decisions regarding inflation and monetary outlook.
- ABS inflation data influences RBA policy outlook and prompts commercial banks like ANZ and NAB to adjust their interest rate forecasts.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported wage growth while noting that the Iran war is impacting food prices.
- Anthony Albanese governs housing policy while the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides data on national housing market trends.
- Tensions in the Middle East are impacting inflation figures, prompting expert warnings from Deloitte regarding the high alert status of the RBA.
- The Queensland government is upgrading infrastructure in Bundaberg, coinciding with the ABS providing new data on Australian home sizes.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia monitors spending data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics to inform its monetary policy decisions.
- National data released by ABS shows business formation trends and regional growth driving local market demand.
- Reports on the decline in Australian real wages.
- Wage moderation has eased, which is expected to reduce pressure on the Reserve Bank of Australia.
- ABS tracks microbusiness numbers in Australia while Spring advises SME clients.
- Statistics released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicate a rise in illicit tobacco consumption.
- De Stefano & Co opened a new office in Melbourne CBD, timed with findings from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.
- Amid the ongoing cricket series between Australia and Bangladesh, a minister used the platform to emphasize the integrity of the census process.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported low AI usage within the retail sector in early 2024.
- Census data is guiding government spending decisions, while advocacy groups raise concerns about data gaps.
- Data informs targets for future policy decisions made by the ruling coalition government.
- ABS conducts national census in Australia, with an Afghan resident participating in the count.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics conducted the Census in Australia, while Cosmopolitan suggested using a magazine quiz style.
- Hawkesbury has been confirmed to be reclassified into the Greater Western Sydney area.
- Mission Australia is seeking participation in the Australian Census.
July 2026
4 events- Renewed hostilities in the Middle East are driving up oil prices in Australia, prompting the RBA to consider interest rate hikes based on labor market reports.
- Australian National University and the Australian Bureau of Statistics consulted on census inclusivity and identity issues.
- CPI data forces major rethink on rate hikes due to conflict impacts on prices and inflation rates.
- Inflation data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics undershot forecasts.
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June 2026
16 events- The Reserve Bank of Australia is managing monetary policy while assessing how geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including conflict status and oil flow, affect the outlook for inflation and the potential benefits of a peace deal.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia and the European Central Bank are facing global economic pressures. Data released on May 27 showed that CPI rose 0.4% in April.
- RBA policy decisions, led by Michele Bullock, are being influenced by inflation data affected by Middle East geopolitical tensions.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics released data on the national economy, showing how the surge in data centers is fueling the AI revolution and impacting construction spending.
- Crime impacts regional towns like Moree, which are monitored using national data.
- Rental market inflation is rising rapidly, indicating broader economic shifts monitored by central banks.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics released new data detailing population growth and migration trends.
- ABS data reflects national retirement trends in Australia.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics released data on May 27, 2026, analyzing combined capital market trends and inflation data specific to the Brisbane and Queensland areas.
- The RBA, ABS, and Commonwealth Bank are monitoring the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, specifically tracking inflation and supply chain impacts.
- The conflict is impacting global travel and commodity prices, leading to job market data informing central bank policy decisions.
- The Reserve Bank of Australia is holding a policy meeting in Sydney, utilizing data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- ABS reports inflation data, which is monitored by the RBA.
- Core inflation increased above the RBA target band, based on data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Employment data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics informs the Reserve Bank of Australia's outlook on interest rates.
- Data released on June 1st shows that nicotine use has grown by 40 percent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.