Economic indicators
Report
Value of rail: the contribution of rail in Australia
This report argues that Australia will have to develop its multi-modal transport solutions, with light and heavy rail as its spine, to provide the solutions that Australia needs in shaping our cities and our regions into the future.
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Barriers to investment: a study into factors impacting small to medium enterprise investment
Australia’s 2.2 million small to medium enterprises (SMEs) employ two thirds of Australian workers and create a substantial proportion of new jobs. Ensuring that businesses have access to capital is important for the growth of their businesses and to create jobs in the economy.
Report
The social cost of gambling to Victoria
It is well recognised that gambling can result in diverse negative consequences for many gamblers, as well as those around them and the broader community. This study aimed only to assess the costs associated with gambling.
Report
Renewable energy jobs: future growth in Australia - 2017 supplement
Australia could miss out on 20,000 potential jobs in the electricity sector under the federal government’s projections for the proposed National Energy Guarantee (NEG), according to this report.
Report
Are small businesses the driving force behind private sector employment and total industry value added?
This statistical snapshot seeks to update the contribution of small businesses to the Australian economy.