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WA’s $10 billion question: are we capturing enough value from our resources?
Resources contribute almost $200 billion to WA economy each year Transition minerals could be worth more than $100 billion annually by 2050 State’s next mining boom must be about value, not volume Fiscal policy choices could shift billions of dollars... Read article
Resources contribute almost $200 billion to WA economy each year Transition minerals could be worth more than $100 billion annually by 2050 State’s next mining boom must be about value, not volume Fiscal policy choices could shift billions of dollars... Read article
WA population to hit 3.5 million by 2033 as resources-driven migration reshapes housing and workforce pressures: report
Media Release New modelling links iron ore prices and mining investment to population growth WA needs to plan for 4 million residents by 2043 Housing supply identified as binding constraint on sustainable growth Western Australia is on track to add... Read article
Media Release New modelling links iron ore prices and mining investment to population growth WA needs to plan for 4 million residents by 2043 Housing supply identified as binding constraint on sustainable growth Western Australia is on track to add... Read article
National study finds where you live influences your body weight
A Curtin University-led study has found that where Australians live has a measurable influence on their body weight, with local food environments and neighbourhood design playing a big part in shaping health outcomes. The research tracked the same Australians across... Read article
A Curtin University-led study has found that where Australians live has a measurable influence on their body weight, with local food environments and neighbourhood design playing a big part in shaping health outcomes. The research tracked the same Australians across... Read article
Australia’s middle-aged are the engine room of the nation but many risk burnout: report
Content Warning: This media release discusses suicide and mental health challenges. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact: Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), or Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467). Media Release Life... Read article
Content Warning: This media release discusses suicide and mental health challenges. If you or someone you know needs support, please contact: Lifeline (13 11 14), Beyond Blue (1300 22 4636), or Suicide Call Back Service (1300 659 467). Media Release Life... Read article
Another 237,000 Australian children in poverty in four years
Almost a quarter of a million children have been plunged into poverty in just four years – a 33 per cent increase – prompting advocates across Australia to call for urgent legislation to define and measure the impacts of poverty... Read article
Almost a quarter of a million children have been plunged into poverty in just four years – a 33 per cent increase – prompting advocates across Australia to call for urgent legislation to define and measure the impacts of poverty... Read article
New report shows action to improve gender equity linked to career gains and better business performance
Gender-balanced leadership can boost company value by close to $93 million Women leave key industries faster than men, stalling progress for gender equality Fewer than 1 in 3 organisations have a gender-balanced workforce A new report out today shows... Read article
Gender-balanced leadership can boost company value by close to $93 million Women leave key industries faster than men, stalling progress for gender equality Fewer than 1 in 3 organisations have a gender-balanced workforce A new report out today shows... Read article
New report reveals depth of WA’s housing crisis
— 210,000 WA households report unaffordable housing – up 91% since 2022 — — WA is short by at least 4,000 new builds per year — — Shortfall of 7,700 rentals in 18 months, pushing renters to outskirts — —... Read article
— 210,000 WA households report unaffordable housing – up 91% since 2022 — — WA is short by at least 4,000 new builds per year — — Shortfall of 7,700 rentals in 18 months, pushing renters to outskirts — —... Read article
New study reveals multi-billion dollar economic benefit of implementing universal reproductive leave in Australia
Giving workers the equivalent of one day of leave a month to care for their reproductive needs would mitigate the economic costs of reproductive health conditions, which are estimated to cost the Australian economy more than $21 billion per year,... Read article
Giving workers the equivalent of one day of leave a month to care for their reproductive needs would mitigate the economic costs of reproductive health conditions, which are estimated to cost the Australian economy more than $21 billion per year,... Read article
Young Australians demand action on mental health, cost of living and education reform: report
— Youth mental health concerns on the rise, particularly among young women– — Cost of living pressures now the top issue for young Australians — — Growing frustration over political inaction on climate change and education reform — A new... Read article
— Youth mental health concerns on the rise, particularly among young women– — Cost of living pressures now the top issue for young Australians — — Growing frustration over political inaction on climate change and education reform — A new... Read article
Boosting WA startups: Report calls for investment in talent, diversity and innovation
– WA trails behind other states in key innovation ecosystem metrics – – Overreliance on mining, energy and resources limits growth in emerging fields like AI – – Improving talent, gender diversity and access to capital can transform startup landscape... Read article
– WA trails behind other states in key innovation ecosystem metrics – – Overreliance on mining, energy and resources limits growth in emerging fields like AI – – Improving talent, gender diversity and access to capital can transform startup landscape... Read article
New report finds the changing nature of work provides new opportunities for workplace gender equality
– Part-time roles dropped by 3.2 percentage points in past two years – – A rise in flexible full-time and hybrid roles has enabled more employee choice – – Labour market is shifting, especially in women’s part-time and flexible work... Read article
– Part-time roles dropped by 3.2 percentage points in past two years – – A rise in flexible full-time and hybrid roles has enabled more employee choice – – Labour market is shifting, especially in women’s part-time and flexible work... Read article
Construction sector kickstart: calls for action on workforce, housing supply and sustainability to revive struggling industry
— High costs, labour shortages and demand putting pressure on the sector — — Up to 1.4 million spare bedrooms in WA highlights failure to use housing stock efficiently — — Calls for more ‘green’ construction, measures to attract workers... Read article
— High costs, labour shortages and demand putting pressure on the sector — — Up to 1.4 million spare bedrooms in WA highlights failure to use housing stock efficiently — — Calls for more ‘green’ construction, measures to attract workers... Read article
New report finds significant impact of China trade relationship on Australian households
A new report released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) has quantified the economic impact of trade with China on Australian households. BCEC estimates that Australian trade with China increased disposable... Read article
A new report released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) has quantified the economic impact of trade with China on Australian households. BCEC estimates that Australian trade with China increased disposable... Read article
Increasing disability employment could boost national economy by billions
— There is a widening employment gap between people with and without disability — — In 2022, only 53.1 per cent of people with work-limiting disability were employed, compared to 81.8 per cent of people without disability — — People... Read article
— There is a widening employment gap between people with and without disability — — In 2022, only 53.1 per cent of people with work-limiting disability were employed, compared to 81.8 per cent of people without disability — — People... Read article
New research finds significant economic impact of Chinese trade on Australian households
New research findings released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) have quantified the economic impact of trade with China on Australian households. Using advanced economic modelling, the research estimates Australia’s trade... Read article
New research findings released by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) commissioned by the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) have quantified the economic impact of trade with China on Australian households. Using advanced economic modelling, the research estimates Australia’s trade... Read article
New report highlights wide disparity in Australian business’s gender pay equality performance
– Best performing Australian companies reduced gender pay gaps by 5.3pp in 3 years – – Businesses that conducted a pay audit improved their gender pay gaps – – Despite progress, women continue to be excluded from top salaries –... Read article
– Best performing Australian companies reduced gender pay gaps by 5.3pp in 3 years – – Businesses that conducted a pay audit improved their gender pay gaps – – Despite progress, women continue to be excluded from top salaries –... Read article
Diversification and ‘going green’ key to changing WA trade outlook
— WA’s international trade added $16,200 to average household incomes in 2022 — — Free trade agreements have increased Australian exports by $472 billion — — Rising levels of protectionism pose risks to economic growth — — WA ranks 12th... Read article
— WA’s international trade added $16,200 to average household incomes in 2022 — — Free trade agreements have increased Australian exports by $472 billion — — Rising levels of protectionism pose risks to economic growth — — WA ranks 12th... Read article
Housing affordability is deteriorating, and there’s no end in sight
— Rising interest rates have tripled loan delinquency among new mortgage holders — — Private rental affordability unlikely to improve in 2023 — — More funding needed for social housing and homelessness services — — Housing supply remains a major... Read article
— Rising interest rates have tripled loan delinquency among new mortgage holders — — Private rental affordability unlikely to improve in 2023 — — More funding needed for social housing and homelessness services — — Housing supply remains a major... Read article
Cultural tourism, international marketing and housing affordability key to revival of WA tourism sector
— Diversified and unique visitor experiences will drive a sustainable tourism strategy for WA — — WA recapturing high-spend international visitors crucial to sector recovery — — Housing affordability and labour shortages impacting regional tourism — — Regional residents recognise... Read article
— Diversified and unique visitor experiences will drive a sustainable tourism strategy for WA — — WA recapturing high-spend international visitors crucial to sector recovery — — Housing affordability and labour shortages impacting regional tourism — — Regional residents recognise... Read article
Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being
A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the... Read article
A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the... Read article
Greater gender balance across industries key to closing pay gap
— New report provides first analysis of gender pay gap by postcode — — Insights confirm gender segregation across industries key driver of pay gap — The seventh edition of the BCEC|WGEA Gender Equity Insights series released today by the... Read article
— New report provides first analysis of gender pay gap by postcode — — Insights confirm gender segregation across industries key driver of pay gap — The seventh edition of the BCEC|WGEA Gender Equity Insights series released today by the... Read article
Untapped local labour resources crucial to easing skills and jobs shortages
— WA prone to skills shortages due to isolation, remoteness of worksites and volatility of resource industry and economy — — At least 40,000 Western Australians unemployed each month and number of vacancies over 60,000 – — WA’s economy has... Read article
— WA prone to skills shortages due to isolation, remoteness of worksites and volatility of resource industry and economy — — At least 40,000 Western Australians unemployed each month and number of vacancies over 60,000 – — WA’s economy has... Read article
Report card shows progress for more women in the workforce
— New women’s report card provides insight into the status of women in 2022 — — Proportion of women on State Government Boards and committees is now 52.5 per cent — — Women in the workforce at 64.5 per cent... Read article
— New women’s report card provides insight into the status of women in 2022 — — Proportion of women on State Government Boards and committees is now 52.5 per cent — — Women in the workforce at 64.5 per cent... Read article
Measures of overcrowding need to consider more than just the number of occupants in a home: report
There is a disconnect between current measures of overcrowding and actual experiences of excessive density in Australian housing, according to new AHURI research. The research, ‘How many in a crowd? Assessing overcrowding measures in Australian housing’, undertaken for AHURI by... Read article
There is a disconnect between current measures of overcrowding and actual experiences of excessive density in Australian housing, according to new AHURI research. The research, ‘How many in a crowd? Assessing overcrowding measures in Australian housing’, undertaken for AHURI by... Read article
The Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre team acknowledges the Wadjuk Nyungar people as the traditional owners of the land on which the Centre is situated.