Industries
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Policy report
Maximising opportunities in the industries of the future
In this paper, the Business Council of Australia identifies the critical resets needed to diversify Australia's economy and maximise opportunities in the industries of the future.
Report
Net-zero industry tracker: 2022 edition
This first edition of the Net-Zero Industry Tracker report sets the World Economic Forum’s ambition to establish a robust tracking platform that supports the emergence of low-carbon industries by the decade’s end.
Policy report
UK’s industrial policy: learning from the past?
The United Kingdom’s industrial policy since the 1970s has been characterised by frequent policy reversals and announcements, driven by political cycles. This paper explores the impacts of these deficiencies of the industrial policy-making landscape in the UK and contrasts them with the experiences of other...
Report
Making things in Australia again? Not in Victoria
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed how dependent Australia has become on selling basic minerals and agricultural commodities, and how reliant Australian consumers are on imported knowledge intensive goods. This paper examines the response to these revelations in Victoria.
Report
TPI state of transition report 2019
This report by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) assesses the state of transition of the world’s largest and highest-emitting public companies towards a low-carbon economy.
Report
Barriers to prosperity: Red tape and the regulatory state in Australia
This paper sets out the size and nature of Australia’s red tape problem and describes the opportunities available to policymakers to boost economic growth without further calls on the Australian taxpayer.
Fact sheet
Freight rates in Australia
Freight rates are a key factor influencing freight mode choice and the costs of freight-reliant business sectors, such as mining, construction, and the retail and wholesale trades. As such, they affect the profitability of Australian industry. This Information Sheet presents an estimate of interstate freight...
Report
Lessons from previous ‘coal transitions’ high-level summary for decision-makers
This report aims to provide a deeper understanding of what a "just transition" away from coal production and use might look like in practice. It provides six historical case studies of regional coal mining transitions that have occurred or are ongoing in Europe and the...
Working paper
A new approach to competition policy: optimisation as the primary goal
This paper argues that a new approach to competition policy is necessary, switching emphasis from ‘increasing competition wherever possible’ to ‘optimisation’. Consumers, industry, the environment and society will be the beneficiaries.
Report
Lighting up our great small cities: challenging misconceptions
This analysis examines Australia's 31 regional cities, their economic performance and their prospects for growth. It argues that achieving sustained growth in regional cities will require a locally tailored policy approach.
Report
Urban development program: metropolitan Melbourne 2016
The 2016 Urban Development Program Report provides an updated analysis of supply and demand for residential and industrial land across metropolitan Melbourne.
Report
Future of Australia's steel industry: interim report
This interim report presents an overview of the steel industry in Australia and the current challenges and pressures, with a particular focus on Arrium steel and the Whyalla region.
Working paper
Developments in anti-dumping arrangements
In 2009, the Productivity Commission conducted a ‘roots and branch’ inquiry into Australia’s anti–dumping system—the first such inquiry in more than two decades. Though recommending that a system be retained, the Commission proposed various changes to make the system less protectionist and thereby reduce its...
Briefing paper
Understanding local competitiveness: identifying key and strategic industries Karratha, 2001-2011
This report examines the Karratha economy, identifying areas of comparative and competitive advantage.
Briefing paper
Understanding local competitiveness: identifying key and strategic industries Port Hedland, 2001-2011
This report examines the Port Hedland economy and identifies areas of competitive and comparative advantage.
Briefing paper
Understanding local competitiveness: identifying key and strategic industries, City of Greater Geraldton, 2001-2011
This report examines the Geraldton economy, identifying areas of comparative and competitive advantage.
Briefing paper
Understanding local competitiveness: identifying key and strategic industries Greater Bunbury, 2001-2011
This report examines the Greater Bunbury economy, identifying areas of comparative and competitive advantage.
Briefing paper
Understanding local competitiveness: identifying key and strategic industries, Broome, 2001-2011
This briefing paper shows that since 2001 Broome has had a growing, and diverse economic base. It identifies areas of comparative and competitive advantage.
Conference paper
Enhancing the value of health care services at a regional level
Looks at how health care services might create linkages with other industries in order to enhance regional development.
Submission
DASSH response to the call for comment on the paper Boosting the Commercial Returns from Research
The Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (DASSH) note the four ambitions of the Competitiveness Agenda (p. 2). In addition, we also acknowledge the four elements used to illustrate the claim that Australia has a poor knowledge transfer base (p. 4)...
Report
The structure of the Western Australian economy
This paper examines the underlying structure of the Western Australian economy and its transformation over the past ten years. The industries examined are mining and petroleum, manufacturing, services, construction, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism, energy, water, waste; and non-market activities such as public administration and safety...
Report
NSW trade with South Korea: outcomes for exporters from the KAFTA
Examining the current extent of trade between South Korea and Australia (specifically New South Wales), this paper argues that there is likely to be significant value from the Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement (KAFTA), particularly for agricultural exporters. Introduction The Republic of Korea (South Korea) is...
Dataset
8731.0 - Building Approvals, Australia, December 2013
This release shows that the number of dwellings approved in Australia rose 1.5 per cent in December 2013, in trend terms, and has risen for 24 months.
Report
Australia's automotive manufacturing industry: position paper
This report presents potential options for government assistance to the automotive manufacturing industry and invites readers to make submissions. Key points: Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry is undergoing significant change. Ford and Holden announced their manufacturing plants will close by 2016 and 2017. Toyota will decide...
Report
Australia’s automotive manufacturing industry: preliminary findings report
Introduction: Global trends are driving dramatic changes in both the demand for motor vehicles and the size, scale and location of production. • The global financial crisis significantly disrupted demand for motor vehicles in developed countries during 2008 and 2009, and demand in a number...