Research and Insights
The Canberra Business Chamber undertakes regular research into the state of business in Canberra. On this page, you’ll find all the latest information.
What is the business sentiment in ACT?
See our latest reports for an update on business in the Nation's Capital.
Business in Canberra
2024 Report
Our Business in Canberra report provides a snapshot of the latest statistics and information on business here in the Nation’s Capital. You’ll learn about Canberra’s labour force and the ACT economy.
Canberra Business Beat
Quarter 4, 2024
Our quarterly Canberra Business Beat survey tracks issues, opportunities and business sentiment right here in the ACT. Find out what business leaders are thinking and what the future holds.
Canberra Business Beat
A quarterly survey of businesses in Canberra.
Business malaise continues through Christmas quarter
In February 2025, we released the latest CanberraBusiness Beat report, which shows that most firms are still not hitting their performance targets, and just over a quarter are expecting their businesses to shrink over the next year. The increased cost of doing business is a key problem facing many businesses, alongside reduced customer demand, compliance issues and cashflow. A third of firms say it’s harder to do business here in the ACT, and our report suggests Workers’ Comp insurance is around 47 per cent higher here than right across the border in New South Wales.
Take a look at previous editions of the Canberra Business Beat report.
2024 Reports
4th Quarter 2024
3rd Quarter 2024
2nd Quarter 2024
1st Quarter 2024
2023 Reports
4th Quarter 2023
3rd Quarter 2023
Share your thoughts
Do you have any questions or comments about the results of our Canberra Business Beat survey?
We welcome all feedback, so please contact us on 02 6247 4199 or emailinfo@canberrabusiness.com.