- Economic contribution of the spatial information industry
The spatial information industry is a major contributor to the national economy, generating revenue of A$1.37 billion in the 2006/07 financial year, according to a study prepared by ACIL Tasman for the released by Australia's Spatial Information Council (ANZLIC). The study is the world's first authoritative analysis on the economic impact of spatial information and demonstrates a higher than expected value. The study found that the spatial industry: contribution of between $6.4 and $12.6 billion to GDP; increased household consumption by between $3.6 and $6.9 billion; increased investment by between $1.8 and $3.7 billion; had a positive impact on the balance of trade with exports increasing by up to $2.3 billion and; increased real wages by between 0.6 and 1.2 per cent. The report is available for download from www.crcsi.com.au
- PNG LNG Economic Impact Study
An assessment of the direct and indirect impacts of the proposed PNG LNG Project on the economy of Papua New Guinea.
To view a copy of the ACIL Tasman report click here. (1.6MB) here.
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