Office of the Chief Economist

Led by our Chief Economist, Mark Cully, 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

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 Report: updates on Australia’s innovation performance
• Evaluation Strategy: outlines the department’s approach to performance management reporting
• 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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Speeches and presentations: sharing our knowledge

The Chief Economist is available to discuss the contents of publications with media outlets, and to present the findings at industry events. We do not comment on government policy.

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Connect with us

•  Twitter @economist_chief
•  Mark Cully on LinkedIn
•  Subscribe for email updates

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Contact us

Email: chiefeconomist@industry.gov.au