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Office of the Chief Economist

We perform economic analysis to help develop policy.

What we do

Our office provides objective, robust and high-quality analysis and insights to inform industry, innovation, resources and energy policy development. We also evaluate programs in our department and across government. 

Michelle Dowdell

Chief Economist
Michelle Dowdell leads the Office of the Chief Economist.
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Economic analysis and research reports

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Resources and energy quarterly

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

The Australian Innovation Statistics (AIS) tracks the conditions for creating and adopting new technologies and knowledge in Australia, and their impacts on economic productivity.
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Resources and energy major projects

An annual review of major resources and energy projects in Australia.
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Outlook for selected critical minerals in Australia: 2021

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

Feb 2024 Department of Industry, Science and Resources

Evaluation Strategy 2024–2028

The Evaluation Strategy 2024–2028 sets out the Department of Industry, Science and Resources' vision for evaluation from 2024 to 2028.
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.
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

Office of the Chief Economist staff research papers

The research papers produced by the Office of the Chief Economist deal with topical issues of interest relevant to the department.
Jun 2018 Office of the Chief Economist

Australian Government data integration and analysis project

The most effective government policies, programs and services are informed by accurate, high quality data.

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