Western Australia's Resources Sector in Transition: Securing long term value in a changing world
This report examines the contribution of WA's resources sector, exploring the forces shaping its future and modelling public value capture scenarios for long-term economic and fiscal outcomes
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Every Person Counts: Planning for WA's future population
New report finds WA population to hit 3.5 million by 2033 as resources-driven migration reshapes housing and workforce pressures
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A Balancing Act: Life, work and connection in the middle years
Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running - but it’s taking a hefty toll on their wellbeing
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Gender Equity Insights 2025: The power of balance
Companies taking action on gender equality see lower staff turnover, more women in leadership and better shareholder value
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Housing Affordability in Western Australia 2025: A long way from home
New report reveals depth of Western Australia's housing crisis
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Youth in Focus: Navigating wellbeing in a changing world
Young Australians are feeling the squeeze from financial pressures, worsening mental health and declining trust in political institutions
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Dare to Venture: Startups and the innovation ecosystem in Western Australia
This report seeks to better understand the startup and innovation ecosystem in WA, to inform policies that support entrepreneurship and startups in the state
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Gender Equity Insights 2024: The changing nature of part-time work in Australia
New report identifies shift in how employees choose to engage in the workforce, as they increasingly seek flexibility and opportunities to tailor work schedule
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Latest Research

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When oil shocks return: what the US-Iran crisis means for Australia Read More BCEC Monthly Labour Market Update – July 2026 Read More Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre Annual Report 2024 Read More

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35th Australian Labour Market Research Workshop 2027 – call for papers Read More Australian Journal of Labour Economics Volume 28 Number 2 is out now Read More

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BCEC|WGEA Gender Equity Insights 2026: Online report launch Tuesday 13 October 2026, 12pm AWST / 3pm AEST,
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Australia’s housing market is cooling. Perhaps our expectations should too Read More