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Completed Projects - Economic Modelling

Recent Projects

Economic Contribution of Tourism and Agriculture to the Kangaroo Island Regional Economy (2009). More details...

Community Economic Analysis (2009). More details...

Economic Analysis: Fishing Industry Impact Study – Kimberley LNG Project (2009). More details...

National Climate Change Coastal Vulnerability Assessment - Yorke Peninsula Case Study (2009). More details...

Economic Trends in South Australia's Commercial Fisheries: 1997/98 to 2007/08 (2009). More details...

Economic and Environmental Indicators for South Australia and its Regions (2009). More details...

Economic and Environmental Indicators for South Australia and its Regions: Conference Presentation (2009). More details...

Port of Port Kembla Economic Impact Study (2009). More details...

Economic Indicators for the Commercial Fisheries of South Australia (2009). More details...

The Economic Impact of Aquaculture on the South Australian State and Regional Economies (1998 to 2009). More details...

Economic Assessment of Melbourne East-West Link Options (2008). More details...

Lower Limestone Coast Water Allocation Planning Socio-Economic Aspects (2008). More details...

Flinders Ranges and Outback Strategic Tourism Plan (2008). More details...

Port Economic Impact Studies – Several (2000-2008). More details...

The Australian Ornamental Fish Industry in 2006/07 (2008). More details...

Assessing the Value of the Livestock Export Industry to Regional Australia (2007). More details...

Lower Murray Drought Impact Study: Economic Impact of Low River Flows (2007). More details...

Kangaroo Island Reduction in Transport Costs Study (2007). More details...

Victor Harbor Marine Facilities Upgrade (2007). More details...

Net Economic Impact of the Proposed Gaia Forest Plantation Company Development on Kangaroo Island (2006). More details...

Economic Assessment of the Enfield Intermodal Logistics Centre (2005). More details...

Economic Impact of the Timber Industry in the Mount Lofty Ranges of South Australia (2005). More details...

Western Mount Lofty Ranges Regulatory Impact Report (2005). More details...

Study to Investigate and Recommend an Appropriate Quantum of the Water Based Levy forthe McLaren Vale Prescribed Wells Area Water Allocation Plan (2005). More details...

SA Economic Impact of the Timber Industry in the Green Triangle Region (2005). More details...

Economic Impact of Hardwood Chip Exports from the Port of Portland on the Green Triangle and Australian Economies (2005). More details...

Economic Impacts of Landuse Changes in the Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed (2004). More details...

Economic Analyses for the Impact of Drought Conditions and Water Restrictions on River Murray Irrigation Industries and Regions (2004). More details...

The Economic Impact of the Brisbane Festival and The Economic Impact of Riverfestival (2004). More details...

Quantifying the Economic Contribution of Regional South Australia (2004). More details...

Social, Economic and Environmental Values and Indicators for the Lower Murray Region (2003). More details...

The Risk and Economic Impact of Phylloxera in South Australia’s Viticultural Regions (2002). More details...

Fin Fish Planner (similar software developed for the Longline Oyster and Abalone) (1998 – 2000). More details...

Latest News

Adelaide Hills Investment Conference

25 February 2010: Julian Morison presented a paper to the highly successful Adelaide Hills Investment Conference held in Mount Barker and hosted by Regional Development Australia. His presentation on Regional Economics for the Investment Business Case can be downloaded here.

Release of the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce Report

8 February 2010: The Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce (NALWT) has released their final report on the sustainable development of northern Australia. EconSearch contributed to three chapters (9, 10 and 11) of the Northern Australia Land and Water Science Review 2009, a report commissioned by the Taskforce and coordinated by CSIRO in collaboration with over 80 of Australia’s leading scientists. To access the Science Review and NALWT website click here.

Release of Preliminary Economic Indicator Reports

21 December 2009: Preliminary Economic Indicator reports for the commercial fisheries of South Australia have been released for 2008/09. Click here to download the reports.

State of SA Book Launch 

4 November 2009: Julian Morison and Lisa Rippin attended a launch for the book titled State of South Australia: From Crisis to Prosperity? held at the Art Gallery of SA and launched by the Premier, The Hon Mike Rann MP. Julian and Lisa together with Matthew Ferris authored one of the book’s chapters, 'South Australian Regions'.

Projects by Industry

The list of completed projects below is sorted by Industry Sector. You can click on the name of the sector to go direct to that group of projects.

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