Australian Bureau of Statistics.
federal statistics and census agency of the Australian Government
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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ABS reports on the current state of the Australian economy.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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ABS reports on Australian economic data, showing GDP growth influences RBA policy amidst Middle East disruptions.Well supported8 reports2 developments inside
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Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.Well supported8 reports3 developments inside
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ABS tracks business conditions and sentiment, noting that global events like the invasion of Ukraine affect the Australian cost of living.Some support2 reports
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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 supported40 reports13 developments inside
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KPMG uses ABS data for economic analysis while the RBA cash rate impacts Australian household debt.Some support5 reports
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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 supported15 reports2 developments inside
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ABS reported unemployment figures for Australia and the RBA managed interest rates on October 1, 2026.Well supported18 reports
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AFPA cited Australian Bureau of Statistics data regarding a robbery incident that occurred in Canberra.Some support1 report
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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 supported20 reports2 developments inside
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ABS estimates show accelerated household spending in Australia.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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VicGrid utilized data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding the transmission line project passing through shires near the towns of Kerang and Loddon.Some support3 reports
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ACEM reports on the state of emergency medicine in Australia, while ABS releases new demographic predictions.Some support4 reports
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The Fair Work Commission is using Australian Bureau of Statistics data for minimum wage decisions amid geopolitical economic concerns.Some support3 reports
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ABS reveals housing pipeline data for Queensland as Crisafulli government works to address the housing crisis, including in Logan.Some support1 report
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Sale comments on the affordability crisis in Queensland, citing new ABS income data and RBA loan rate effects.Some support2 reports
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Australian residents increased trips to China, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support2 reports
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Anthony Albanese governs housing policy while the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides data on national housing market trends.Well supported9 reports3 developments inside
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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 support2 reports1 development inside
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics is tracking youth offender rates across Australia.Some support1 report
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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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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 supported16 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
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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
One to three months ago
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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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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 support2 reports
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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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Queensland is tracking behind its housing targets, based on data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.Some support1 report
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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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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 support5 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 support4 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 supported13 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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News at the entities that move Australian Bureau of Statistics most-
Anthony Albanese StructuralAnthony Albanese and Helen Haines are identified as Australian political figures.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Middle East Shared contextThe Middle East conflict and El Nino are straining fertilizer exports and shipping routes, coinciding with geopolitical tensions involving NATO and Russia.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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KPMG OperationalA city in Manitoba used KPMG for consultant reports, leading to allegations that a former mayor violated public trust in the project.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Fair Work Commission StructuralThe Australian Services Union lodged a work value claim with the Fair Work Commission.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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central bank StructuralToghrul Aliyev has been appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
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Australian National University OperationalResearchers from Australian National University and James Cook University identified a natural mechanism.Moves Australian Bureau of Statistics
Connections
The 40 strongest of 131, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
David Gruen Structural
David Gruen serves as the Chief Statistician of the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Reserve Bank of Australia Operational
ABS provides official economic indicators (CPI, employment, GDP) that the RBA uses as the primary input for formulating monetary policy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Jim Chalmers Structural
The Treasurer (Jim Chalmers) relies on the national accounts data produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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KPMG Operational
KPMG uses ABS data for economic analysis and actively comments on or challenges the official figures.
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Commonwealth Bank Structural
CBA's financial reporting and market trends are structurally dependent on the official economic data and loan commitment figures published by the ABS.
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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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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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MLC Operational
MLC utilizes data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for retirement modeling.
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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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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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Mission Australia Operational
Mission Australia provides operational assistance and participates in the Census conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Bridget McKenzie Structural
Bridget McKenzie referenced official immigration data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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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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Flinders University Mentioned together
Flinders researchers utilize data produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for their academic work.
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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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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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Angus Taylor Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of policy advocacy and data usage, but no direct coupling is observed.
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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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Greg Jericho Mentioned together
Greg Jericho cites data published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in his commentary.
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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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Glenn Wilson Operational
Glenn Wilson is observed lobbying the Australian Bureau of Statistics to include ghost populations in its data.
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Ballarat Shared context
The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides data on population trends relevant to locations like Ballarat.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
9 events- ABS reported unemployment figures for Australia and the RBA managed interest rates on October 1, 2026.
- AFPA cited Australian Bureau of Statistics data regarding a robbery incident that occurred in Canberra.
- ABS estimates show accelerated household spending in Australia.
- VicGrid utilized data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics regarding the transmission line project passing through shires near the towns of Kerang and Loddon.
- ACEM reports on the state of emergency medicine in Australia, while ABS releases new demographic predictions.
- ABS reveals housing pipeline data for Queensland as Crisafulli government works to address the housing crisis, including in Logan.
- Sale comments on the affordability crisis in Queensland, citing new ABS income data and RBA loan rate effects.
- Australian residents increased trips to China, according to data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics is tracking youth offender rates across Australia.
September 2026
18 events- ABS reports on the current state of the Australian economy.
- ABS reports on Australian economic data, showing GDP growth influences RBA policy amidst Middle East disruptions.
- 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.
- 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.
August 2026
11 events- Spending data, conflict escalation, and tech reports are influencing the RBA's monetary policy outlook.
- ABS inflation data influences RBA policy outlook and prompts commercial banks like ANZ and NAB to adjust their interest rate forecasts.
- 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.
- ABS data release and subsequent oil shock influence central bank policy decisions regarding inflation and monetary outlook.
- The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported wage growth while noting that the Iran war is impacting food prices.
- 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.
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July 2026
6 events- ABS tracks business conditions and sentiment, noting that global events like the invasion of Ukraine affect the Australian cost of living.
- KPMG uses ABS data for economic analysis while the RBA cash rate impacts Australian household debt.
- 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.
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 Fair Work Commission is using Australian Bureau of Statistics data for minimum wage decisions amid geopolitical economic concerns.
- 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.