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Following is a list of departmental reports and studies relevant to industry as a whole.  For industry specific reports and studies, select your area of interest  from the industry sector list

Disclaimer: Please note, information dated prior to November 2007 was released by the previous government and is provided for research and historical purposes only. The content may not reflect the views of the current government.

Industry data cards

  • Australian Industry Key Facts Data Card
    This data card contains some key information on Australia's industries including investment, value added, exports and employment. It covers 2009–10.
  • Economic Structural Indicators Data Card [PDF 918KB]
    This data card provides a summary of several significant economic indicators. The card provides graphs and statistics on the composition of expenditure on Australia's GDP, inflation and interest rates, the current account deficit and the labour market.
  • Global Economics Indicators Data Card [PDF 817KB]
    This data card contains information on GDP, inflation, interest rates, employment, exchange rates and net capital flows for key international economies. It covers the 2009 calendar year.
  • Key Fiscal and Macroeconomic Facts Data Card [PDF 213KB]
    This data card contains information on Commonwealth and State Government budget incomes and expenditure. It also includes an economic and social snapshot which presents additional data on the Australian economy and society.

Reports and studies concerning Industry

  • Evaluation of Business.gov.au [PDF 40KB]
    The evaluation examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, integration, performance assessment and strategic policy alignment of the business.gov.au initiative since 2004.
  • Evaluation of the AusIndustry Regional Managers Network [PDF 15KB] [RTF 23KB]
    This summary presents the findings and recommendations arising from an evaluation of the Network conducted from September 2009 – January 2010.
  • Management Matters in Australia [PDF 1MB] [RTF 15.6MB]
    This unique research project, completed in 2009, for the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research  benchmarks management practices in Australian manufacturing firms against the global best.
  • Manufacturing Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief [PDF 2.8MB]
    The latest edition of the Manufacturing Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief, 2008–09 published by the department includes statistical data and information on the size, diversity and scope of the manufacturing sector.
  • Services Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief [PDF 3.3MB]
    This publication, released in July 2009, includes original research and articles that provide insight into structural change, innovation, productivity and international developments.
  • Understanding the Role of Key Socio-Demographic Characteristics in Labour Force and Industry Employment Outcomes [PDF 424KB]
    The aim of this 2008 paper is to improve understanding of the impact of socio-demographic characteristics in labour force and industry employment outcomes in Australia.

Australian Labour Market reports

  • Australian Labour Market Report - March 2012 [DOC 550KB]
  • Australian Labour Market Report - February 2012 [DOC 159KB]
  • Australian Labour Market Report - January 2012 [DOC 154KB]
  • Australian Labour Market Report - December 2011 [RTF 159KB]
  • Australian Labour Market Report - November 2011 [PDF 69KB] [RTF 98KB]

Global Integration statement reports

  • Background Paper 1: Overview of Australian Industry [PDF 901KB]
    This paper, released in May 2007, sets out data which is relevant to Australian industry, identifying significant characteristics and trends, and placing them in a medium to long-run context.
  • Background Paper 2: Australian Manufacturing Sector Trends [PDF 945KB]
    This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the manufacturing sector, also reviewing each of the manufacturing sector's sub-sectors.
  • Background Paper 3: Australian Services Sector Trends [PDF 844KB]
    This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the services sector, also providing data on employment, output and productivity for each services sub-sector.
  • Background Paper 4: Drivers of Change in Australian Industry [PDF 721KB]
    This paper, released in May 2007, considers the drivers of change which are relevant to Australian industry.

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AustralianLabourMarketReport-March2012.docAustalian Labour Market Report - March 2012565 KB
Statistics for the Australian Labour Market for the period up to March 2012.
KeyFactsAustralianIndustry.pdfAustralian Industry Key Facts data card366 KB
This data card contains some key information on Australia's industries including investment, value added, exports and employment.
AustralianLabourMarketReport-December2011.rtfAustralian Labour Market Report - December 2011 159 KB
This document provides a brief overview of the Australian labour market, with some analysis of provided figures.
AustralianLabourMarketReport-February2012.docAustralian Labour Market Report - February 2012159 KB
This document provides a brief overview of the Australian labour market, with some analysis of provided figures.
AustralianLabourMarketReport-January2012.docAustralian Labour Market Report - January 2012154 KB
This document provides figures and analysis of the Australian Labour Market during January 2012.
AustralianLabourMarketReport-Nov2011.pdfAustralian Labour Market Report - November 201169 KB
This document provides a brief overview of the Australian labour market, with some analysis of provided figures.
AustralianLabourMarketReport-Nov2011.rtfAustralian Labour Market Report - November 201198 KB
Description This document provides a brief overview of the Australian labour market, with some analysis of provided figures.
OverviewOfAustralianIndustry2007.pdfBackground Paper 1: Overview of Australian Industry901 KB
This paper, released in May 2007, sets out data which is relevant to Australian industry, identifying significant characteristics and trends, and placing them in a medium to long-run context.
AustralianManufacturingSectorTrends2007.pdfBackground Paper 2: Australian Manufacturing Sector Trends945 KB
This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the manufacturing sector, also reviewing each of the manufacturing sector's sub-sectors.
AustralianServicesSectorTrends2007.pdfBackground Paper 3: Australian Services Sector Trends844 KB
This paper, released in May 2007, examines trends in the services sector, also providing data on employment, output and productivity for each services sub-sector.
DriversOfChangeInAustralianIndustry2007.pdfBackground Paper 4: Drivers of Change in Australian Industry721 KB
This paper, released in May 2007, considers the drivers of change which are relevant to Australian industry.
EconomicStructuralIndicators2009.pdfEconomic Structural Indicators Data Card 2009918 KB
This data card provides a summary of several significant economic indicators. The card provides graphs and statistics on the composition of expenditure on Australia's GDP, inflation and interest rates, the current account deficit and the labour market.
EvaluationofBusinessgovau.pdfEvaluation of Business.gov.au40 KB
The evaluation examined the appropriateness, effectiveness, efficiency, integration, performance assessment and strategic policy alignment of the business.gov.au initiative since 2004.
EvaluationoftheAusIndustryRegionalManagersNetwork.pdfEvaluation of the AusIndustry Regional Managers Network15 KB
This summary presents the findings and recommendations arising from an evaluation of the Network conducted from September 2009 – January 2010.
GlobalEconomicIndicators2009.pdfGlobal Economic Indicators Data Card 2009817 KB
This data card contains information on GDP, inflation, interest rates, employment, exchange rates and net capital flows for key international economies. It covers the 2009 calendar year.
KeyFiscalandMacroeconomicFacts.pdfKey Fiscal and Macroeconomic Facts 2009-10 and 2010-11213 KB
This data card contains information on Commonwealth and State Government budget incomes and expenditure. It also includes an economic and social snapshot which presents additional data on the Australian economy and society.
ManagementMattersinAustralia.rtfManagement Matters in Australia15606 KB
This unique research project, completed in 2009, for the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research  benchmarks management practices in Australian manufacturing firms against the global best.
ManagementMattersinAustraliaReport.pdfManagement Matters in Australia Report1028 KB
This unique research project, completed in 2009, for the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research benchmarks management practices in Australian manufacturing firms against the global best.
ManufacturingSectorIndustryBrief2008_09.pdfManufacturing Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief 2008-092878 KB
The latest edition of the Manufacturing Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief, 2008–09 published by the department includes statistical data and information on the size, diversity and scope of the manufacturing sector.
PolicyDevelopmentFramework.pdfPolicy Development Framework835 KB
The Policy Development Framework is a practical tool designed to assist departmental officers to provide robust, effective and evidence-based policy advice.
ServicesSectorOverviewStructuralChange.pdfServices Sector: Overview of Structural Change Industry Brief 2007-083389 KB
This publication, released in July 2009, includes original research and articles that provide insight into structural change, innovation, productivity and international developments.
SummaryEvaluationAusIndustryRegionalManagersNetwork.rtfSummary Evaluation of the AusIndustry Regional Managers Network23 KB
This summary presents the findings and recommendations arising from an evaluation of the Network conducted from September 2009 – January 2010.
SocioDemographicCharacteristics.pdfUnderstanding the Role of Key Socio-Demographic Characteristics in Labour Force and Industry Emplyoment Outcomes424 KB
The aim of this 2008 paper is to improve understanding of the impact of socio-demographic characteristics in labour force and industry employment outcomes in Australia.

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