Economic indicators
Report
Initial assessment of the impact of a COVID-19 induced economic downturn on NSW and Australian workers
This publication collates data on immediately impacted cohorts of the labour market who are already being adversely impacted by a collapse in aggregate demand resulting from strict policy responses to COVID-19, such as social distancing and travel restrictions.
Report
Mapping the potential: understanding persistent disadvantage to inform community change
This report is about potential more than it is about poverty, and about modelling as much as it is about measuring. By looking at how Australians may experience disadvantage, beyond the economic dimension, the researchers have been able to provide a much richer understanding of disadvantage and how we might impact it.
Policy report
Economic benefits of universal superannuation
This report outlines the evidence that universal superannuation has benefitted and will continue to benefit all Australians. It also provides confirmation of the large benefits to Australians and the Australian economy from increasing the Superannuation Guarantee from 9.5 per cent to 12 per cent.
Briefing paper
Regional NSW: a demographic and economic snapshot
This briefing paper presents a snapshot of regional NSW's demographic, economic and labour force characteristics.
Report
How's life? 2020
This publication charts whether life is getting better for people in 37 OECD countries and 4 partner countries. This fifth edition presents the latest evidence from an updated set of over 80 indicators, covering current well-being outcomes, inequalities, and resources for future well-being.