# Australian Bureau of Statistics

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## Timeline

- **2026-06-24**: ABS releases May inflation figures — The Australian Bureau of Statistics is expected to report that headline inflation edged down to 4.1% while underlying trimmed mean ticked up to 3.5%, reflecting diverging price trends.
- **2026-06-24**: ABS releases May inflation figures — The Australian Bureau of Statistics is expected to report that headline inflation edged down to 4.1% while underlying trimmed mean ticked up to 3.5%, reflecting diverging price trends.
- **2026-06-19**: Tentative truce allows Hormuz transits to increase — Cargo ships begin transiting the Strait of Hormuz in greater numbers following a fragile truce, though supply recovery is expected to take many months.
- **2026-06-19**: Tentative truce allows Hormuz transits to increase — Cargo ships begin transiting the Strait of Hormuz in greater numbers following a fragile truce, though supply recovery is expected to take many months.
- **2026-05**: Oil prices trend lower despite Strait closure — Even with the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut amid Middle East conflict, crude oil benchmarks fall to multi-month lows, complicating the inflation outlook.
- **2026-05**: Oil prices trend lower despite Strait closure — Even with the Strait of Hormuz effectively shut amid Middle East conflict, crude oil benchmarks fall to multi-month lows, complicating the inflation outlook.
- **2026-04-30**: Home-brand milk prices increase — ANZ economists note home-brand milk prices rose in very late April, signalling early pass-through of energy and fertiliser cost pressures to perishable food.
- **2026-04-30**: Home-brand milk prices increase — ANZ economists note home-brand milk prices rose in very late April, signalling early pass-through of energy and fertiliser cost pressures to perishable food.
- **2026-03-04**: AU GDP Confirmation — Official data confirms Australia's economy expanded by 0.8% in Q4 2025.
- **2026-03-03**: AU Building Approvals — Anticipated release of Australian building approval data to gauge housing sector health.
- **2026-03-02**: NZ Consents Released — Statistics New Zealand reports a 1.9% rise in building consents for January.
- **2026-02-26**: CapEx Report — ABS data shows renewables growth energising private capital expenditure.
- **2026-02-26**: Renewables Surge Confirmed — New data confirms renewable energy as the primary driver of private sector investment growth.
- **2026-02-25**: Inflation & Construction — Inflation holds at 3.8% while construction work done dips 0.1%.
- **2026-02-19**: Employment Stability — National unemployment rate confirmed at 4.1%.

## Recent coverage (9 stories, network-wide)

### Australia Headline Inflation Eases to 4.1%, but Core Rises to 3.5%—RBA at Crossroads
2026-07-12 03:29:19 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

May inflation figures will show headline dropping to 4.1% while the trimmed mean climbs to 3.5%, putting the RBA in a bind. Falling fuel prices provide relief, but broadening food and services inflation signals persistent cost pressures that may keep rate hikes on the table.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/finance-inflation-rba-rate-path-may-2026

### Trimmed Mean Inflation Ticks to 3.5% as Food Supply Chains Absorb Energy Shock
2026-07-12 03:28:40 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Australia's supply chain professionals face intensifying cost pass-through as the May inflation reading is set to show trimmed mean rising to 3.5%. Despite falling oil prices, lagged energy and fertiliser costs are pushing up perishable goods like milk, revealing deep-seated logistics inflation that will linger even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-chain-oil-milk-inflation-may-2026

### Australian Shoppers Face Fresh Food Inflation Spike as Milk Costs Climb 3.5%
2026-07-12 03:28:26 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

With May inflation data expected to show headline easing to 4.1% but core rising to 3.5%, Australian retailers confront a mixed bag: lower fuel costs at the pump but accelerating food prices. Milk, fruits, and vegetables are set to record above-normal increases, squeezing household budgets and retailer margins alike.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-consumer-inflation-milk-prices-may-2026

### Oil Prices Plunge to March Lows Despite Hormuz Closure, Fuel Drops 12.3%
2026-07-12 03:28:12 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 5

Energy markets are sending mixed signals: oil prices have fallen to March lows even as the Strait of Hormuz closure disrupted supply, with a tentative truce now allowing more transits. The 12.3% monthly fuel price drop will cool headline inflation but the lagged energy shock continues to push up food and transport costs, highlighting the complex energy transition backdrop.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/energy-oil-prices-hormuz-truce-inflation

### Victoria Faces Youth Crime Surge as New Bail and Weapon Regulations Take Effect
2026-03-19 02:14:04 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Victoria's latest crime statistics reveal that minors are now responsible for the majority of carjackings and home invasions, prompting a significant shift in law enforcement and judicial strategy. While overall crime rates show signs of stabilizing, the state is grappling with a 96.9% increase in car thefts over three years, fueled by the proliferation of key cloning technology.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/victoria-youth-crime-regulation-impact-2025

### Trans-Tasman Resilience: NZ Building Consents and AU GDP Exceed Expectations
2026-03-04 02:12:26 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

New Zealand building consents rose 1.9% in January, signaling a potential recovery in the construction sector, while Australia reported a solid 0.8% GDP growth for the fourth quarter. These figures suggest a steadying economic environment across Oceania despite global headwinds and high interest rates.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/nz-building-consents-australia-gdp-growth

### Gender Wealth Gap Persists as Women Trail in Australian Investment Property
2026-02-26 09:23:06 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

While women are nearing parity in primary residential ownership, a significant gap remains in the investment property sector, where men continue to dominate passive income streams. This disparity, driven by the gender pay gap and career interruptions, is creating long-term wealth inequality in Australia's most critical asset class.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/australia-women-property-investment-gap-2026

### Renewable Energy Investment Surges as Green Transition Defies Inflation
2026-02-26 04:50:05 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Australia's renewable energy sector is driving a significant uptick in private capital expenditure, offsetting broader economic headwinds. Despite rising costs and persistent inflation, the transition to green power is catalyzing long-term investment cycles in the utility and infrastructure sectors.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/renewables-growth-spending-inflation-2026

### Renewables growth energises spending as inflation rises
2026-02-26 04:47:25 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a surge in capital expenditure within the renewable energy sector, even as headline inflation remains persistent at 3.8%. This investment boom is emerging as a critical pillar of economic support amid a broader slowdown in construction and manufacturing.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/renewables-growth-spending-inflation-australia

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