Office of the Chief Economist

Providing economic analysis and insights

Michelle Dowdell

Chief Economist

Michelle Dowdell leads the Office of the Chief Economist. The office provides objective, robust and high-quality analysis and insights to inform industry, innovation, resources and energy policy development.

Economic analysis and research reports

More publications

Resources and energy quarterly

Forecasts the value, volume and price of Australia’s major resources and energy commodity exports.

Australian innovation system monitor

Explores the impact of innovation and related activities on business, industry and national performance.

Resources and energy major projects

An annual review of major resources and energy projects in Australia.

Outlook for selected critical minerals in Australia: 2021

Highlights Australia’s market opportunities for rare earth elements, cobalt, graphite and vanadium.

Informing policy development

We use data to inform and evaluate policies in our department and across government.

Jul 2021 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Data strategy 2021–2024

Our data strategy outlines how we will continue to build our data capabilities and resources. This will ensure our policies and programs are informed by the best available evidence.

Jun 2019 Office of the Chief Economist

Program Analytics Tool

Get insights into the businesses participating in our department’s programs.

Sep 2017 Office of the Chief Economist

Business Longitudinal Analysis Data Environment (BLADE)

A statistical resource that contains information on Australian businesses.

Previous work

Jul 2020 Office of the Chief Economist