Regional planning
Report
Analysis of the long-distance commuter workforce across Australia
This report investigated the size and distribution of the non-resident or long distance commuter workforce by industry and geography over time. While this report provides a national perspective, it is the nine sampled mining regions that form the focus of the report.
Report
Regional Universities Network: Engaging with regions, building a stronger nation
Utilising an internationally validated framework, the Regional Universities Network (RUN) undertook a study to assess and report on the member universities’ social, cultural, environmental and economic contributions to their regions and the nation. The study found substantive evidence of the positive performance of the universities, with respect to the social, cultural, environmental and economic drivers...
Briefing paper
Briefing paper 1: population
This report provides an overview of the population dynamics of Western Australia over the past decade, situating the members of the Western Australian Regional Capitals Alliance (WARCA) within this broader geographical context.
Report
Exploring the social dimensions of autonomous and remote operation mining: applying social licence in design
This report summarises the findings of a three-year study investigating the social dimensions of autonomous and remote operations technologies in the Australian mining sector.
Report
Population and Settlement along the Victorian Coast: Background Research Paper to inform the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2013
This background paper provides information on the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of the Victorian coast. It aims to provide and up to date evidence base for informing the Victorian Coastal Strategy 2013.