Office of the Chief Economist

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Led by our Acting Chief Economist, David Turvey, 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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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.

View our latest presentations.