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10 September 2026

New Innovation Index maps Australia’s business innovation strengths

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New Innovation Index maps Australia’s business innovation strengths

New Melbourne Institute research developed in partnership with CommBank draws on 18 years of data to show where innovation activity is strongest across industries and regions and compares selected ...

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