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The South Australian economy is unique in its structure and is continuing to evolve and grow. We play a key role in monitoring and analysing the change in economic conditions that have an impact on your business. We provide commentary on economic data including retail sales, international trade, interest rates and the labour force.

Please note that the statistical data is sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Reserve Bank of Australia.

  • Business SA Survey of Business Expectations

    See the results of our last survey here . The Business SA Survey of Business Expectations is a survey that canvasses South Australian business owners on issues that are important to running their business....

  • Retail spending increases while building approvals fall

    Figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reveal a rise in local retail trade and a decline building approvals in April 2010. Retail turnover in South Australia for was 2.9% higher (seasonally adjusted) than the previous...

  • Local unemployment follows national decline

    South Australian unemployment decreased in May 2010 according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Labour Force figures show the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for South Australia decreased 0.3 percentage points from the previous...

  • Business SA State Budget Submission 2010 - 2011

    Business SA provided the Treasurer with the South Australian business community’s wish list for the State Budget in late August. The State Budget Submission 2010-2011 contains 32 recommendations covering a number of major issues...

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