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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Customer Service Best Practices for Medical & Health Practices
Discover 30 customer service best practices for medical practices — from essential phone and reception standards through to what the leading patient-centric practices are doing right now. Free checklist included.Read article »
Erlang C Isn’t Broken — But Your Workforce Planning Might Be
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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

QA Sample Size
QA sample size is how many calls to review to trust a quality score, set by the precision you need, not the share of calls you cover.Read More »
STAR Method
The STAR method structures behavioural interviews around Situation, Task, Action, and Result to evaluate past performance and predict future capability.Read More »
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