Australian Industry Group monitors and analyses developments across the Australian economy. We produce a range of regular activity indicators, reports, submissions and research notes about issues that affect Australian business and industry.
The Ai Group Australian Industry Index® is representative of the modern industrial ecosystem. It brings together the manufacturing, construction, engineering, technology and business services sectors – industries which together account for 36% of the Australian economy.
Recognising the heritage and importance of the Australian PMI® and Australia PCI®, both will continue as sub-indicators available within the Ai Group Australian Industry Index®, however, there will no longer be separate release dates for these indexes.
The Ai Group Australian Industry Index® is published on the first working Wednesday of each month (or the following working day if the Wednesday is a national holiday): Australian Industry Index release dates 2025
In the October edition of Economic Intelligence we cover:
The impact of US tariffs on Australian industry: This research note utilises Australian Industry Group’s trade and supply chains survey data to unpack how Australian industry has been impacted so far by US tariffs, and what impacts are on the horizon.
Tracking Australian industry: Monthly rose as energy rebates ended; vacancies remain elevated despite a drop; business turnover fell in August; recovery was led by non-market sectors; Victorian firms are under strain; and housing targets remain unmet.
Economic Forecasts: The OECD’s latest forecast signals a rebound in Australia’s economic momentum, driven by easing monetary policy and stabilising inflation. While domestic conditions are improving, external risks—particularly from China’s slowdown and commodity prices—continue to pose challenges.
Our reports and time series data for the Ai Group Australian Industry Index® are available free of charge to members at any time via email from our economics research team economics@aigroup.com.au. Our data is available to non-members on an annual subscription basis or a one-off purchase. Our data subscribers receive the report and time series data for the activity index, sector and selected states via email each month.
The Workplace Advice Line is Australian Industry Group’s national telephone advisory service for all your on-the-spot workplace-related questions.
Call the Workplace Advice Line
1300 55 66 77 and press option 1
(Overseas: +61 3 9867 0100). Email: workplaceadvice@aigroup.com.au
Weekdays from 8.30am to 5.30pm
(Australian Eastern Daylight/Standard Time)
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Australian Industry Group is the peak membership body for Australian industry, linking you to the insights, services and expertise you need to be successful. As a member of Australian Industry Group, you are part of a powerful, credible and experienced industry community.
