Useful Sites for Economic Statistics

Economic activity in Australia
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's official statistical organisation. We assist and encourage informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.
The Commonwealth Treasury
The Treasury provides sound and timely advice to the Government based on thorough analysis of options, and by assists the Treasury Ministers in the administration of their responsibilities and the implementation of Government decisions.
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Provides support for teachers through seminars and speakers and a number of publications including the RBA Bulletin (monthly)

Economic objectives and performance in Australia
Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)
Resources and publications about the role of the stock exchange, investment, etc.
Play Virtual exchange — a stock market simulation where students can play the stock market with no risk (using 'virtual money) and win real prizes
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Contact the education coordinator for:
· programs on poverty and unemployment issues
· the economic perspective in a fair and reasonable society
· issues concerning equity and social justice Library information services include kits on poverty and unemployment.
The Centre for Independent Studies
The Centre for Independent Studies has been Australasia's leading public policy research institute or 'think-tank' since 1976.
The Centre emphasises the role of the free market in an open society and other voluntary processes in providing many of the goods and services normally supplied by the compulsory methods of government. The Centre is non-partisan and independent in both funding and research.
Department of Finance and Administration
Official web site - Useful media releases and speeches and lists of publications
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Provides support for teachers through seminars and speakers and a number of publications including the RBA Bulletin (monthly)

Introduction

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Useful links

Comnet Economics Classroom

Useful Sites for Economic Statistics