This paper presents a range of economic and other statistical indicators for the states and territories of Australia. To facilitate comparisons, indicators are presented in relative terms such as growth rates, percentages, or proportions of gross state product, so comparisons can be made using equivalent measures.

This paper explores the formation of households’ wage and inflation expectations in order to better understand the role they play in monetary policymaking and the macroeconomy. It finds that households associate high wage growth with good economic outcomes and high inflation with bad ones, suggesting little trade-off between reducing inflation and economic activity.

With the release of its Measuring What Matters framework the Australian Government has taken the first steps to embedding wellbeing in policy and decision-making. Critical to its success will be gaining the perspectives and buy-in of the Australian public. This paper provides the foundations to support the government and community sector to embark on a...

The work of artists is a rich resource that generates extensive public value – culturally, socially and economically. This report is Creative Australia’s summary of and response to 'Artists as workers: an economic study of professional artists in Australia'.

This paper summarises recent public opinion data on views on the economy, as well as experience and views on the housing market. It is based on data from the January 2024 ANUpoll, as well as historic ANUpoll data, and shows that compared to almost any time during the pandemic or immediately beforehand, Australians are more...