Office of the Chief Economist

Led by our Chief Economist, Russell Campbell, we provide objective, robust and high quality analysis to inform policy development across:

• industry
• innovation
• the resources sector
• evaluation
• data

 Data: resources to inform data driven policy

• Industry Monitor: interactive tool with a consolidated source of high-level data and economic indicators
• Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment (BLADE): statistical resource that contains information on Australian businesses
• Management Capability Survey: provides insights into Australian management practices
• Data integration and analysis: making better use of the government’s data assets
• Data Strategy: outlines the department’s approach to data and analytics

Analysis: publications to inform policy development

• Resources and Energy Quarterly: forecasts for the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exports
• Industry Insights: analysis of major economic factors affecting Australia’s industries, regions and economy
• Australian Innovation System Monitor: updates on Australia’s innovation performance
• Program Analytics Tool: provides insights on businesses participating in the department’s programs
• Evaluation Strategy: outlines the department’s approach to performance management reporting
• Evaluation Reports: evaluating, reviewing and monitoring the performance of the department’s programs
• Staff Research Papers: providing a solid evidence base for the department’s programs

Many of our publications have downloadable data files.

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Email chiefeconomist@industry.gov.au