Evidence-based research on the issues shaping Australia's economy — papers, reports and detailed findings behind our analysis.
Our flagship 52-page annual report covering the full macroeconomic picture: GDP growth, inflation, interest rates, the labour market, housing, trade, and fiscal policy. Includes 12-month forecasts for all key indicators and scenario analysis for the key upside and downside risks facing the Australian economy. Essential reading for anyone who needs to understand where the economy is headed.
A practical 44-page guide to getting the most from your superannuation. Covers salary sacrificing strategies, contribution caps, the bring-forward rule, spouse contributions, self-managed super funds (SMSFs), investment options, and the tax concessions available at every stage of life. Written in plain English with worked examples for different income levels and life stages.
A comprehensive 48-page guide for property investors navigating the 2025 market. Covers capital city market fundamentals, rental yield analysis by suburb type, borrowing capacity in a higher-rate environment, the economics of negative gearing under current tax settings, depreciation schedules, and a suburb selection framework. Includes data-driven analysis of which market segments offer the best risk-adjusted returns.
A 38-page sector-by-sector analysis of the 2025–26 federal budget. Goes beyond the headlines to examine the structural fiscal position, the NDIS trajectory, defence spending commitments, housing policy measures, and the distributional impact across income groups. Includes our assessment of which budget measures will have the greatest economic impact and which are primarily political.
A 40-page analysis of Australia's electricity and gas markets, covering wholesale price dynamics, network cost drivers, the renewable energy transition timeline, battery storage economics, and household and business bill impacts. Includes state-by-state analysis and a 5-year outlook for energy prices as the transition to renewables accelerates. Essential reading for businesses managing energy costs.
A 36-page deep dive into Australia's labour market, covering the Wage Price Index, enterprise bargaining outcomes by sector, minimum wage trends, the gender pay gap, underemployment, and skills shortages by occupation. Includes our 2-year forecast for wages growth across 12 industry sectors and analysis of the industries most likely to face continued labour market tightness.
A 34-page analysis of Australia's major banks — CBA, Westpac, NAB, and ANZ. Covers net interest margin trends, capital adequacy, mortgage competition, bad debt provisions, and the impact of the rate-cutting cycle on bank profitability. Includes our assessment of the sector's earnings trajectory over the next 12–24 months and the key risks to the banking system from housing market stress.
The complete AussieEconomist research library for 2025: all 7 individual reports and guides in one bundle at a significant discount. Covers the full economic outlook, superannuation, property investment, the federal budget, energy markets, labour markets, and the banking sector. Over 280 pages of in-depth Australian economic analysis. The definitive reference for professionals, investors, and serious students of the Australian economy.
A comprehensive 40-page analysis of Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy, interest rate projections, and what every Australian needs to know about their mortgage in 2025.
An in-depth 35-page report examining property prices, affordability metrics, government policy, and suburb-level data across Australia's major cities.
A practical 28-page guide covering inflation, energy prices, grocery costs, and actionable strategies to reduce your household expenses.
A 32-page briefing for Australian investors covering ASX sector analysis, dividend forecasts, economic risk factors, and portfolio positioning strategies for 2025.
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