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| Information paper 63 - Household wealth | February 2009 |
| This information paper presents and explores new statistical information relating to household wealth at a small area scale. The paper also explores the relationship between wealth and income for Australia's cities and regions. |
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| Information Paper 57 - Filling a gap in rail data: an investigation of the Gheringhap Loop train sightings | March 2007 |
| This paper analyses train sightings data collected at Gheringhap, Victoria, located on the Melbourne to Adelaide main line. These sightings provide an independent source of information on train movements, train lengths, and reliability, and, given knowledge of freight volumes, can be used to estimate average wagon loads. In cases where trains are not scheduled, sightings such as these are presently the only publicly available source of data for freight volumes on specific routes. |
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| Information Paper 55 - Focus on Regions No 4: Social Capital | November 2005 |
| Social capital theory proposes that social networks and norms have a role to play in influencing a community's development. This paper presents and analyses statistical information relating to social capital in Australia and its regions, using a set of 33 social capital indicators for 2001-02. It also explores the relationship between social capital and the economic and social wellbeing of Australia's regions. The paper is accompanied by the BTRE's Social Capital Indicators Database. |
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| Information Paper 54 - Focus on Regions No 3: Taxable Income | June 2005 |
| The paper and associated database directly tackle the issue of quantifying economic growth in regions. BTRE derived regional economic activity indices for every Local Government Area in Australia from 1980-81 to 2004-05. The figures are based on Australian Taxation Office individual income data which have been reworked to allow easy comparisons between standard regions and over time. |
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| Information Paper 49 - Focus on Regions No. 1: Industry Structure | November 2003 |
| The distribution of a region's economic activity across industries is considered a major determinant of the region's level of income, the resilience of its economy and its ability to grow. This information paper presents and analyses statistical information about the industry structure of employment in Australia's regions. Recent national and regional trends in industry structure are identified, and industry specialisation, diversity and structural change are analysed at a regional level. The relationship between industry structure and economic growth is also explored for Australia's regions. |
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| Information Paper 40 - Analysis of the Rail Deficit | October 1995 |
| The aim of this study is to find out if railways are improving their financial performance following the industry reform programs initiated by the State and Commonwealth Governments in the 1980s. |
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| Information Paper 39 - Alternative Fuels in Australian Transport | May 1994 |
| This Paper reviews the physical characteristics of alternative fuels, technical and economic aspects of production of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, environmental, safety and health issues associated with alternative fuel use, factors influencing market acceptance, and policy issues. The emphasis is on the extent of environmental benefits which might result from alternative fuel and the costs involved in making these fuels available. The discussion covers reformulated gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas, ethanol, methanol, vegetable oils, natural gas, electric vehicles and hydrogen. |
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| Information Paper 38 - The Road Freight Transport Industry | March 1993 |
| Data and information on the road freight transport industry is in limited supply. In order to reduce this problem, the Bureau of Transport and Communications Economics undertook this overview of the road freight transport industry. The industry is shown to be carrying an increasing proportion of total freight movements in Australia, with strong competition evident throughout all sectors of the industry. |
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| Information Paper 36 - Shore-Based Shipping Costs of Containerised Cargo: A 1991 Update | April 1992 |
| This study updates to 1991, the components of shore based shipping costs included in the Industry Task Force 1986 Shore-Based Shipping Final Report, and BTE Occasional Paper 80, Shore-based Shipping Costs, Non-bulk Cargo. Estimates are presented for the total costs of moving containerised cargo between ships and warehouse.The potential impact on costs of more even cargo flows is examined. |
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| Information Paper 31 - Transport of Hydrocarbons in the Oil and Gas Industries | March 1989 |
| This Paper is an exploratory attempt to examine the distribution of raw and refined petroleum products by all transport modes over the period 1971-72 to 1986-87. The modal shares of the hydrocarbon movements task have been estimated together with the average growth rate of movements by each mode for that same period. Some origin-destination analysis has been undertaken with analyses of coastal shipping and pipeline movements being the most recent. Annually aggregated tonnages moved by the separate transport modes are the primary focus of this study. This study examines petroleum product movements up to 1986-87 and growth rates have been derived for each of the modal tasks up to this date. No forecasting of future movements shares, which would use these growth rates, is attempted. |
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| Information Paper 30 - A Comparison of Overseas Railway Systems: Their Policy Trends and Performance | October 1988 |
| During the last decade, the major railway systems around the world have undergone a fundamental reappraisal of their place in the economy in general, and their transport purpose, in particular. This Paper examines the railway systems of eight countries, including Australia, to see how they responded to a changing competitive environment, focusing on institutional and organisational restructuring that had taken place to revitalise them and to improve their performance. |
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| Information Paper 29 - Economic Significance of the Waterfront | August 1988 |
| In this study the waterfront is defined as consisting of various service establishments involved in the handling of cargo at Australian ports. These include port-related services provided by port authorities, pilotage services, tugboat operations, all stevedoring services and container terminal operations, bulk terminals, customs agency services and the services of the customs and quarantine authorities. The definition also covers bulk storage and container depots even though these operations may occur away from the actual waterfront. |
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| Information Paper 27 - Harbour Towage Services in Australian Ports | July 1988 |
| This Paper examines the structure and operation of the harbour towage industry in Australia. The results of previous studies are outlined and the characteristics of harbour towage operations are described. Participants affecting the operation of the industry are port authorities, pilots, towage operators, tug crews, shipping lines, shipping agents and shippers. |
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| Information Paper 28 - Railway Legislation and Rate Contracts in Canada and Australia | March 1988 |
| This Paper provides information about recent changes in the regulatory approach to the railway industry in Canada and about the approach taken by Australian governments. The Paper also provides specific information on the components of shipper-carrier contracts, detailing their form and the range of factors a shipper would need to consider when negotiating such an agreement. Case studies illustrate the range of purposes these contracts may serve and the variety of approaches available to the solution of a rail transport problem. |
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| Information Paper 25 - A Review of Transport Research in Australia | January 1988 |
| In December 1986, the Australian Transport Advisory Council (ATAC) sought the assistance of the Bureau of Transport Economics in undertaking a review of transport research in Australia. The aims of the resulting study carried out by the Bureau were to identify the nature and extent of current Australian transport research, to assess priority areas for future research and to address coordination issues pertinent to delivery of an effective research effort. Following consideration at the December 1987 meeting of ATAC the results of the review are to be used as a basis for discussion at a seminar on transport research to be convened early in 1988. |
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| Information Paper 23 - BTE Road Construction Price Indexes: 1976-77 to 1986-87 | January 1988 |
| This Information Paper presents input-price indexes for national road construction activity for the period 1975-76 to 1986-87. This Paper contains a further update of the BTE Input-Price Indexes for the financial year 1986-87. Preliminary data which were used in compiling the indexes for 1986-87 have now been updated, and this has resulted in minor amendments to the previous 1986-87 figures. Earlier values of the indexes can be found in BTE Report 49, Road Construction Price Indexes 1969-70 to 1980-81. |
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| Information Paper 24 - Tasmanian Industry Outlook: Implications for Tasrail | December 1987 |
| On 11 September 1985, Terms of Reference directing the Bureau of Transport Economics to undertake an assessment of the costs and benefits of closing Australian National's Tasmanian rail system were announced. This Paper provides details of freight projections derived from an examination of the future prospects for those industries using rail services within Tasmania. |
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| Information Paper 21 - Australian Road Financing Statistics 1975-76 to 1984-85 | July 1987 |
| The Paper presents statistics on road expenditure by State and Territory, by level of government, by year and by Commonwealth road funding category. A consistent series of road expenditure statistics and information on State road revenue was first presented in BTE Information Paper 3, Australian Road Financing Statistics 1970-71 to 1979-80. The statistics were updated in BTE Information Paper 11 and more recently in BTE Information Paper 14. This Paper provides statistics for 1984-85 and earlier years. Some of the statistics for earlier years have been revised. |
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| Information Paper 22 - The Transport Sector in the Australian Economy | July 1987 |
| This Paper presents information about the transport sector in Australia. Included are details of the relative importance of the transport sector in the Australian economy, transport costs in the production and distribution of commodities, the contribution that transport makes to Australia's Balance of Payments and some international comparisons. |
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| Information Paper 20 - Transport of Australia's Minerals | March 1987 |
| In mid-l986 the Federal Bureau of Transport Economics engaged consultant Travers Morgan Pty Ltd to undertake a review of minerals transport in Australia. The objectives of the review were to describe the nature of mineral freight movements in Australia; to identify and assess relevant sources of data; to provide data on mineral movements by mode, origin and destination for the years1980-81 to 1984-85; and to identify and critically assess possible methodologies for updating mineral freight movements at a later date. |
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| Information Paper 19 - BTE Road Construction Price Indexes 1975-76 to 1985-86 | October 1986 |
| This Information Paper presents input-price indexes for national road construction activity for the period 1975-76 to 1985-86. This Paper contains a further update of the BTE Input-Price Indexes for the financial year 1985-86. Preliminary data which were used in compiling the indexes for 1985-86 have now been updated, and this has resulted in minor amendments to the previous 1984-85 figures. Earlier values of the indexes can be found in BTE Report 49, Road Construction Price Indexes 1969-70 to 1980-81. |
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| Information Paper 18 - Australian Road Financing Statistics 1974-75 to 1983-84 | July 1986 |
| The Paper presents statistics on road expenditure by State and Territory, by level of government, by year and by Commonwealth road funding category. A consistent series of road expenditure statistics and information on State road revenue was first presented in BTE Information Paper 3, Australian Road Financing Statistics 1970-71 to 1979-80. The statistics were updated in BTE Information Paper 11 and in BTE Information Paper 14. This Paper provides statistics for 1983-84 and earlier years. Some of the statistics for earlier years have been revised. |
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| Information Paper 17 - Demand for NSW Intrastate Air Travel | March 1986 |
This Paper presents a demand analysis of New South Wales regional and commuter intrastate air services. The main objective of this study was to provide forecasts of patronage to the year 2000 for New South Wales regional and commuter intrastate air services. The results may assist in understanding the demand for intrastate aviation services and help in the evaluation of policy
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| Information Paper 15 - BTE Road Construction Price Indexes: 1974/75 to 1984/85 | November 1985 |
| This Information Paper presents input-price indexes for national road construction activity for the period 1974-75 to 1984-85. Earlier values of the indexes, going back to 1969-70, can be found in BTE Report 49, Road Construction Price Indexes: 1969-70 to 1980-81. The BTE has compiled these indexes for use in its studies of the Australian road system. The indexes are also being published to assist those who require up-to-date information on movements in the prices of inputs to road construction. |
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| Information Paper 14 - Australian Road Financing Statistics 1973/74 to 1982/83 | August 1985 |
This Paper provides an update of the data on the road expenditure of the three levels of government in Australia, plus State road revenue, originally contained in BTE Information Paper 3, Australian Road Financing Statistics 1970-71 to 1979-80. These statistics were updated to 1981-82 in Information Paper 11. This Paper contains updated information to 1982-83 as well as revisions of
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| Information Paper 13 - Australian Roads Summary Data, 1982 | December 1984 |
This Paper contains basic information on the Australian road network, and on certain related data such as travel, expenditure, vehicle stock, and freight movement. The Paper is presented as a summary guide for ready reference to the status and trends of a limited range of road system characteristics. It includes data which the Bureau has found to be frequently used for the analysis
of road systems, especially from the federal viewpoint. While the data presented here do not provide a complete picture, the aim has been to provide an overview description of the Australian road network, and it is anticipated that users will extract individual items of data according to their particular relevance. |
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| Information Paper 12 - BTE Road Construction Price Indexes: 1973/74 to 1983/84 | December 1984 |
| This Information Paper presents input-price indexes for national road construction activity for the period 1973-74 to1983-84. Earlier values of the indexes going back to 1969-70, can be found in BTE Report 49, Road Construction Price Indexes: 1969-70 to 1980-81. The BTE has compiled these indexes for use in its studies of the Australian road system. The indexes are also being published to assist those who require up-to-date information on movements in the prices of inputs to road construction. |
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| Information Paper 10 - Assessment of the Australian Road System: Operational Characteristics | May 1984 |
| This Paper deals with the operational characteristics of the Australian Road System and provides time series information to show changes over approximately the last decade in characteristics of the road system. The road system has been defined to include the road network. road users, vehicles and road user legislation while the operational characteristics of the road system have been defined as travel time, comfort and convenience, safety, vehicle operation and community effects. |
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| Information Paper 11 - Australian Road Financing Statistics 1972/73 to 1981/82 | April 1984 |
| This Paper provides an update of the data on road expenditure and State road revenue in Australia contained in BTE Information Paper 3, 'Australian Road Financing Statistics 1970-71 to 1979-80'. It contains statistics on expenditure by the three levels of government (Commonwealth, State and Local Government) for 1980-81 and 1981-82 as well as revisions of some data for earlier years. State government road revenue for 1980-81 and 1981-82 is also included. |
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| Information Paper 08 - Australian Rail Freight Movements 1979/80 | December 1982 |
| This Information Paper identifies for 1979-80 the freight movements which occurred on Australian railways and the sizes of particular flows. To a large extent this Information Paper represents an update of an earlier Bureau of Transport Economics (BTE) publication entitled Australian Rail Freight Movements, 1975-76. |
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| Information Paper 03 - Australian Road Financing Statistics 1970 - 71 to 1979 - 80 | September 1982 |
| This paper provides a consistent series of road expenditure data by Commonwealth, State and local government over the 10 years 1970-71 to 1979-80. It does not include data on road expenditure by the private sector (e.g. residential development, mining and other infrastructure development) which was estimated at about $50 million in 1979. |
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| Information Paper 04 - An Estimate of Operating Costs for Bulk, Ro-ro and Container Ships | March 1982 |
| Estimates of the operating costs of ships are central to the analysis of a range of issues in shipping and ports investment and operations. As part of BTE studies a substantial body of information on ships operations had been assembled. This paper has generalised that information into statistical relationships for three ship types serving Australia - Bulk, Roll on/Roll off and Container Vessels. The scheme for the analysis follows that of Goss (1974). |
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| Information Paper 06 - Estimates of Freight Travelling to and from Sydney along the Hume and Pacific Highways | July 1981 |
| This Paper presents the final results from a BTE survey of trucks passing through checking stations located on the Hume and Pacific Highways in NSW at Marulan and Berowra respectively. The aim of the survey was to obtain information on the quantity and nature of road freight travelling to and from Sydney along these two major highways, for use in BTE research studies. The survey commenced in mid 1972 and terminated in mid 1978. This period is an interesting one as there was considerable growth in tonnage handled by the goods trucking industry, particularly intrastate freight. |
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| Information Paper 01 - National Travel Survey 1977/78, Description of the NTS Data Base | October 1979 |
| This Paper presents a description of the data base compiled from the information obtained from the National Travel Survey (NTS). The general aim of the NTS was to determine domestic non-urban travel characteristics on a fully national basis. All modes of travel were encompassed, and the seasonal nature of this travel was also monitored. As well as various travel parameters, some personal and household characteristics were obtained, to allow the influence of personal and household characteristics on long-distance travel behaviour to be assessed. |
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