Office of the Chief Economist

Providing objective, robust and high quality economic analysis to inform policy development across industry, innovation, resources, energy and evaluation.

 

Industry Monitor

The Industry Monitor is an online and dynamic publication that tracks Australia’s progress in the areas identified in the department’s Strategic Plan.

Featured publications

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China Resources Quarterly
Reports on major events of the previous quarter related to China’s energy and resources markets. More
National Innovation Map
Map the location of innovation activities and business creations over time. More
Australian Innovation System Report
The 2016 report presents new indicators that measure and analyse the impact of innovation. More
Resources and Energy Quarterly
Provides data and analysis on Australia’s resources and energy sectors. More
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Latest publications

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  • Resources and Energy Quarterly
    The prospects for Australia’s resources and energy sector remain broadly positive, although downside risks remain. Resources and Energy Quarterly provides an overview of macroeconomic developments, global production and consumption of commodities, and the outlook for Australia’s resources and energy sector.
  • Australian Innovation System Report
    The 2016 Australian Innovation System Report presents new indicators that measure and analyse the impact of innovation, focusing on networks and framework conditions which form the essence of the innovation system. This year’s report provides both a historical record of the measures and comparisons across the OECD countries.
  • Australian Petroleum Statistics
    ​This monthly publication collects national and state statistical information on sales of petroleum products, exports and imports of petroleum products and crude oil, production of crude oil and condensate, refinery input and output, and stocks of petroleum products.

Data

We provide publically accessible data on resources, energy, innovation and industry. Analysis contained in our publications and research papers helps bring this data to life and enhances discoverability.

Research papers and Evaluations reports

The Office of the Chief Economist produces research papers on a wide range of economic issues. Papers are of an analytical nature and attempt to address research questions relevant to the department’s portfolio responsibilities.

Presentations

The Chief Economist is available to discuss the contents of publications with media outlets, and to present the findings at industry events.

Enquiries can be sent to chiefeconomist@industry.gov.au.

Media releases