DatAnalysis Tutorial
Learn how to find company and financial information with this interactive tutorial on using DatAnalysis.
IBISWorld Tutorial
Learn how to find Australian company and industrial information with our IBISWorld Tutorial.
Conducting your company research
When you are researching a company, identify what type of information you need and we’ll tell you the best place to find it.
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| Annual reports | |
| Company ownership and structure |
DatAnalysis Premium Factiva |
| Company reports |
Business Source Complete DatAnalysis Premium Factiva |
| Financial data on a company |
DatAnalysis Premium Factiva  |
| Key competitors or company comparisons |
Factiva IBISWorld Australia Company Reports Download company report then go to the competition section of the report |
| Current news about a company | ProQuest Australia & New Zealand Newsstream |
| Scholarly or peer-reviewed articles about a company | Proquest ABI/Inform |
When you’re conducting company research, don’t forget to:
- Explore key competitors
- Look at the company’s website to see what information is available, such as history or press releases
- See what information is available through the company’s social media sites
- Research the industry in which the company operates
Key resources for company information
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FactivaUse this to find Australian and international news. Includes Australian newspapers such as The Age, The Australian, Canberra Times and The Herald Sun.
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Newspaper Source PlusUse this to access the full-text of major Australian and international newspapers.
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ProQuest Australia & New Zealand NewsstreamUse this to access full-text from major Australian and New Zealand newspapers and news.
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ABN LookupABN Lookup is the public view of the Australian Business Register (ABR).
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ASX Company LookupThis site provides company details plus closing prices and price history charts for all listed companies. You can access the full-text of company announcements.
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ASX Official List (Listed companies)ASX listed companies sorted by company name. This list is updated after each trading day.
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Australian Charities and Not for Profit CommissionThis Australian Government site contains information about the more than 54,000 charities registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
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Bloomberg company searchProvides a global listing of private and public companies.
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BRW ListsThis site provides various ranking lists from Business Review Weekly, it includes a list of the Top 500 Private Companies.
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Delisted companiesThis site provides a list of companies that have changed their name or have been delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange
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Forbes listsRanking lists from Forbes magazine, includes a list of the Global 2000 Leading Companies.
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Fortune rankingsFortune yearly ranks the world’s top companies and executives.
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SuperbrandsSuperbrands publish a series of brand-focused books (print and electronic) highlighting trusted Australian companies and brands.
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Yahoo financeThis site provides financial news, data and commentary including stock quotes, press releases and financial reports.
Conducting your industry research
When you’re researching an industry, identify what type of information you need and we’ll tell you the best places to find it.
| I want..... | Use this… |
| An industry snapshot or overview |
IBISWorld Australia Industry Reports Knowing your Industry by the Australian Bureau of Statistics Factiva |
| Australian industry reports | |
| Key factors affecting industry performance | IBISWorld Business Environment Reports Profile |
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Industry news and current topics |
ProQuest ABI/Inform Collection |
| International industry reports and profiles |
ProQuest ABI/Inform Collection Business Source Complete Factiva |
| Journal articles |
Key resources for industry information
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FactivaUse this to find Australian and international news. Includes Australian newspapers such as The Age, The Australian, Canberra Times and The Herald Sun.
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Newspaper Source PlusUse this to access the full-text of major Australian and international newspapers.
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ProQuest Australia & New Zealand NewsstreamUse this to access full-text from major Australian and New Zealand newspapers and news.
Government departments and agencies can also be useful sources of industry information. Here are a few websites you may find helpful.
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Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralia's largest and most representative business association, comprising state and territory chambers of commerce and national industry associations.
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Australia.gov.au: Business & IndustryAustralian government information for business and industry, including the building and construction, food and primary industries, plus information on trade and investment.
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AustradeAustrade aims to advance Australia's international trade and education, investment, and tourism interests by providing information, advice and services. See Australian Industry Capability section.
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Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceGovernment department that supports the growth of globally competitive industry. Features reports and studies, data on Australian manufacturing peformance, information on industry sectors and initiatives.
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Australian Bureau of StatisticsProvides a wide range of data, including statistics on different industry sectors.