In this episode of the CX Matters Podcast, host Justin Tippett speaks with Jaquie Scammell, Australia's leading Customer Service expert to discuss the future of customer service and how you can prepare.
In this CX Matters Podcast, we provide a short definition of 'what is customer service?' and the three 't's' you need to know.
In this CX Matters Podcast, we get a fascinating insight into the career of Jaquie Scammell, Australia's leading Customer Service expert.
🏆 Overall CX Leaderboard
Best Call Centres in Australia - Q1 2026
Industry AVE50.7%
Colour Legend:
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
📞 Accessibility Leaderboard
Best Call Centres in Australia - Q1 2026
Industry AVE61.8%
Colour Legend:
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
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❤️ Agent Mastery Leaderboard
Leaders by Sector - Q1 2026
Industry AVE53.1%
Colour Legend:
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
🟨 Outstanding – Above 91%
🟦 Exceeds Standards – 76% to 90%
🟩 Meets Standards – 61% to 75%
🟧 Below Standard – 45% to 60%
🟥 Poor – Below 45%
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Contact Centre CX Standards >
Latest Glossary Terms

First Contact Resolution
First call resolution measures whether a customer's issue was resolved on their first contact, with no need to follow up.Read More »
Conformance
Conformance measures the total time a contact centre agent actually worked compared with the total time they were scheduled to work.Read More »
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