Economic development
Report
Australian energy efficiency policy handbook: save energy, grow the economy
This handbook has been developed in close consultation with experts from across Australia's energy sector and provides state and federal governments with a detailed plan and evidence-based recommendations for driving change in energy efficiency across all sectors of the Australian economy.
Discussion paper
Queensland biomedical and life sciences 10 year roadmap: discussion paper
As part of the A$405 million Accelerating Advance Queensland initiative, the Queensland Government is creating an environment to foster emerging and priority sectors with global growth potential. The biomedical and life sciences sector is one of the priority sectors that will play an important role in diversifying Queensland’s economy and ensuring Queensland workers have access...
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Election promises on transport infrastructure projects lacks business case: Grattan Institute
Billions of dollars worth of spending has been promised during this election campaign on transport infrastructure around the country. Now a Grattan Institute analysis of the promises has found many of the projects have no business case whatsoever. The research also highlights that viable projects have been overlooked and it likens the process to Australians...
Report
Composition of trade Australia 2015
The authoritative compendium of statistics on merchandise exports and imports, this publication analyses the growth, direction and commodity breakdown of Australia's trade over the past three years. It also includes individual reports showing the composition of trade with Australia's top 25 trading partners and selected country groups. Also included is a section on Australia's trade...
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Australia's economic future: an agenda for growth
Australia’s record long stretch of uninterrupted economic growth has not been by chance but by design. To continue experiencing economic growth, and opportunities for all Australians, requires the nation to become more innovative, more competitive, and to better equip and engage its workers. This growth agenda outlines the major reforms that will position the nation...