Economic indicators
Report
How does the budget affect us? Independent modelling of Federal Budget 2018-19
On Tuesday 8 May 2018, the Australian government unveiled its budget proposal and associated vision for policy priorities. NATSEM independently modelled some selected budget measures, including the multi-step tax reform, reverted medicare levy increase and more. This brochure briefly reports some of the findings.
Guide
The Commonwealth Budget: a quick guide - May 2018 update
This quick guide identifies information and key concepts that are used in the budget papers and related materials, and other resources that are available to analyse the budget.
Report
Australian jobs 2018
This publication provides an overview of trends in the Australian labour market to support job seekers and providers, career advisers, those considering future training and work, and people interested in labour market issues.
Book
China Story yearbook 2017: prosperity
The China Story Yearbook 2017 surveys the important events, pronouncements, and personalities that defined 2017. It also presents a range of perspectives, from the global to the individual, the official to the unofficial, from mainland China to Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Report
The cost of living: an explainer
This research paper examines the cost of living in Melbourne and Victoria through four primary indicators: the consumer price index, selected living cost indexes, wages and housing data. The paper highlights trends and statistics regarding the cost of living in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and internationally.