Canberra Business Beat
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.
Whether you own, manage or have a senior leadership in a business that operates in the ACT, your views are critical to help us represent the business sector. Participating in our surveys and sharing your insights, helps shape our Advocacy and Policy program.
What is the business sentiment in Canberra?
Quarter 4, 2025
Canberra Business Beat report
The ACT business community continues to face a challenging environment, but there is an improvement in sentiment as 2026 kicks off.
“38 per cent of business owners report that they are feeling positive about their business as at the end of December, with 31 per cent feeling negative. This is almost the reverse of the position recorded in the Business Beat survey in the middle of last year.
Take a look at previous editions of the Canberra Business Beat report.
2025 Reports
2nd Quarter 2025
1st Quarter 2025
2024 Reports
4th Quarter 2024
3rd Quarter 2024
2nd Quarter 2024
1st Quarter 2024
2023 Reports
4th Quarter 2023
3rd Quarter 2023
Learn more about business in the ACT
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 email info@canberrabusiness.com.
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