Examines the Richmond-Tweed region in New South Wales, looking at its administrative and productive structure and the influences that currently bear on it. Introduction The Richmond-Tweed region (also known as the Northern Rivers) has experienced substantial changes. During the nineteenth century the driving force in production and employment, throughout the region, was primary production. During...

This paper brings together available information to describe the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker / Practitioner workforce, including number and characteristics, potential data sources to measure workforce activity, and an analysis based on information presented.

This release presents information on the socioeconomic context of school achievement in Tasmania and the outcomes for Tasmanian Year 12 graduates and early school leavers, such as further study and participation in the labour market.

New South Wales has performed strongly and is closing the growth gap on the mining dependent States such as Western Australia, according to this paper. Summary The Australian economy is continuing to show signs of recovery, underpinned by strong growth in resource exports. Activity related to the household sector has also picked up, buoyed by...

Jobs Online measures changes in job vacancies advertised by businesses on the two main internet job boards – SEEK and Trade Me Jobs. The trend series is used as it reduces the month to month volatility. Highlights Online job vacancies grew in June. The online vacancies for skilled jobs grew by 2.5 per cent in...