Expert Witness Report on Australian Property Market Forecast and Key Influences Our clients were involved in court proceedings arising out of legal action related to an agreement between the Government of the Northern Territory of Australia and a residential developer. The disagreement centred around the difference between the development of actual residential prices in Darwin … Read more
Australia's Energy Market: Forecasts and Scenarios Shaping a Vision for Tomorrow The Australian Energy Market Operator required long-term macroeconomic and energy price forecasts for a number of scenarios characterised by changing economic and climate change profiles, to inform their analysis of the future shape of Australia’s energy market. Oxford Economics Australia was commissioned to produce … Read more
The rise of buy now pay later: Oxford Economics explores its impact on Australia's finance industry Regulators globally are realising traditional finance and credit products need re-evaluation to determine how best to provide proportionate, scalable and targeted regulatory frameworks that balance payments innovation, consumer choice, flexibility and interoperability, while delivering high standards of consumer protection. … Read more
2022-23 Commodity Price Scenario Forecasts for AEMO Developed commodity price scenario forecasts for the Australian Energy Market Operator using Oxford Economics Australia' proprietary Global Economic Model, considering global policy commitments to decarbonisation and current market developments. Project background The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) engaged Oxford Economics Australia (OEA) to generate commodity price scenario forecasts … Read more
Following last October’s election, a second review into 2032 Brisbane Olympics venues was undertaken. The Crisafulli government has now revealed a third and hopefully final venues plan, under which total direct investment should eclipse $10 billion, including related developments (e.g. athletes villages).
US President Trump has announced a new tranche of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, establishing a 10% minimum tariff on all trading partners, and a considerably larger escalation for several economies in the Asia-Pacific region.
Although growth has slowed, rising construction work this decade requires a laser-like focus on improving productivity and skills accumulation
We’ve upgraded our 2025 GDP growth forecast for Australia by 0.2ppts to 2.1%. Growth in 2024 was in line with our forecast at 1%, but the economy carried a little more momentum into the end of 2024 than we had expected.
It’s a cliché to say we live in troubled times. Mid-way through the third decade of the 21st century. Let’s take stock of how the last 25 years have panned out.
Major Australian corporates face a new reality. Not only is climate change here but so – as from the start of this year – are new sustainability reporting standards.
Unlocking Austroads’ Strategic Workforce Planning for the Road Industry in Australia and New Zealand Oxford Economics Australia conducted a comprehensive workforce capability analysis for the roads industry in Australia and New Zealand, identifying key skills gaps and providing potential strategic solutions to address these challenges. Project background Austroads, an association of the Australian and New … Read more
It was fantastic to welcome our esteemed clients and guests to our economic forecasting conference in Sydney, Melbourne and online.
The RBA has changed its policy rate for the first time since November 2023, cutting the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.1%.
We’ve lowered our 2025 GDP growth forecast for Australia by 0.1ppt to 1.9% due to a weaker outlook for near-term population growth.
Headline engineering construction work done rose 6.6% year-on-year to $34.4bn over the September 2024 quarter, driven by strong growth in electricity and water activity.
The latest Property Council data confirms all the major office markets remain oversupplied, with the suburban markets generally in a worse position than the CBDs.
The Q4 CPI data provoked a sharp reaction in markets, with the probability of a cash rate cut in February now priced in at 95%.
The construction industry is a critical sector of Australia’s economy, literally shaping the homes, workplaces, and infrastructure that define our cities and communities.
The solid rise in the trade balance in November was largely driven by stronger export values.
The rise in the unemployment rate in December does little to change the fact that the labour market is incredibly tight.
