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 2, 2025
Canberra Business Beat report
The latest quarterly Business Beat report from Canberra Business Chamber shows that the conditions for doing business in the ACT remain challenging.
“The results of our survey of business owners and managers paints a mixed picture with 58 per cent of businesses not meeting targets and 39 per cent feeling negative or very negative levels of business confidence,” said CE, Greg Harford. “However there may be some signs of improvement over the coming 12 months with 78 per cent expecting their business to remain stable or grow”.
Take a look at previous editions of the Canberra Business Beat report.
2025 Reports
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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