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2026.08.2601:30:00UTC+00Australian Construction Activity Contracts 2.1% in Q2 2026, Reversing Early-Year Gains

Australia’s construction sector shifted into reverse in the second quarter of 2026, with construction work done falling by 2.1% quarter-over-quarter, according to data updated on 26 August 2026. The decline marks a sharp turnaround from the first quarter of 2026, when construction activity had expanded by 3.4%.

The latest figures show that momentum in the sector has weakened notably over the first half of the year. The “actual” comparison measures how construction work changed in the current quarter versus the previous one, while the “previous” comparison reflects how the first quarter’s 3.4% increase compared to the final quarter of the prior period. This swing from solid growth to contraction suggests a cooling in construction demand and activity as 2026 progresses.

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