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2025 media releases

RENEWABLE ENERGY: Australians care, but more is needed.

Media releases

Independent research

Data-driven insights

Emerging social patterns + future trends analysis

Thought leadership

Research snapshot

50

%

of Australians under 35 don’t read the fine print.

Privacy: Australians caught between intention and action

In support of Privacy Awareness Week, we asked members on our Life in Australia™ panel about how they engage with privacy.

Results from our panel show that while many Australians feel personally responsible for understanding privacy policies, far fewer fully engage with them.

Find the more insights below.

Research snapshot 19/06/2025

Media release

38

%

of Australians say reducing their carbon footprint is very or extremely important.

Australians care — but they’re not being clearly informed

Australians care about climate change — but trust and clear information are missing.

Our latest research shows many Australians want to reduce their carbon footprint, but they’re often unsure how. Cost, confusion, and lack of trust are key barriers.

Find the full media release below.

Media release 04/06/2025

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