Tayla Chown

Research Assistant
Qualifications

BA(Hons) Economics, Curtin University

Biography

Tayla is a research assistant at the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre. She completed an Honours degree in Economics at Curtin University, receiving first class honours for her thesis on energy poverty and health inequalities.

Tayla primarily aids in research and analysis for BCEC publications, including work for The Middle Years report, Women’s Report Card, and Housing Affordability dashboard.

Projects

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Unpacking the role of the resources sector in harnessing and developing Australia’s STEM capability Tayla Chown, Michael Dockery The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) commissioned the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre to undertake research examining how the resources sector can lift Australia’s broader science and industrial capability by developing talent and building a workforce with expertise across... Read article ProjectNovember 2025 - March 2026Education and Skills  |  Energy, resources and sustainability  |  Participation and Employment Read More

Publications

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Gender Equity Insights 2026: Unlocking Australia’s workforce potential Tayla Chown, Alan Duncan, Silvia Salazar, Lili Loan Vu Executive Summary Australia cannot afford to leave skills and experience on the sidelines. At a time when productivity growth is a pressing concern and workplace gender equality faces renewed scrutiny, employers need clear evidence of where opportunity narrows and what... Read article Publication13 October 2026 Read More
Preventing Family and Domestic Violence in Fremantle Tayla Chown, Alan Duncan, Astghik Mavisakalyan, Chris Twomey, Lili Loan Vu Executive Summary Family and domestic violence (FDV) is a significant issue for the Fremantle community. In 2024, the City of Fremantle identified FDV as one of its highest community priorities through its Social Needs Analysis, which highlighted increasing demand for... Read article Publication3 September 2026Research Reports Read More
The role of the resources sector in harnessing and developing Australian STEM capability Tayla Chown, Michael Dockery The resources sector makes a vital contribution as the anchor for Australia’s science, research and industrial base. As the sector undergoes a structural evolution to capture a greater share of the minerals, materials and manufacturing value chain, new research commissioned... Read article Publication2 July 2026Research Reports Read More
Factsheet: Unpacking the role of the resources sector in harnessing and developing Australia’s STEM capability Tayla Chown, Michael Dockery The resources sector makes a vital contribution as the anchor for Australia’s science, research and industrial base. As the sector undergoes a structural evolution to capture a greater share of the minerals, materials and manufacturing value chain, new research commissioned... Read article Publication2 July 2026Research Reports Read More
Western Australia’s Resources Sector in Transition: Securing long term value in a changing world Tayla Chown, Alan Duncan, Abebe Hailemariam, Matthew Lyons, Angelica Munoz, Silvia Salazar Executive Summary Western Australia’s prosperity has been shaped by one of the most remarkable resource endowments in the world. Over the past several decades, the state’s resources sector has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse. Resources now contribute around... Read article Publication24 June 2026Focus on Industry Read More
Executive Summary: Western Australia’s Resources Sector in Transition: Securing long term value in a changing world Tayla Chown, Alan Duncan, Abebe Hailemariam, Matthew Lyons, Angelica Munoz, Silvia Salazar Executive Summary Western Australia’s prosperity has been shaped by one of the most remarkable resource endowments in the world. Over the past several decades, the state’s resources sector has transformed it into a global economic powerhouse. Resources now contribute around... Read article Publication24 June 2026Focus on Industry Read More