Macroeconomic analysis and forecasting

Treasury monitors Queensland's economic performance, as well as international and national economic trends that influence our economy. This includes key macroeconomic variables such as exchange rates, interest rates and leading economic indicators.

Economic analysis identifies key economic issues for Queensland, including risks and opportunities. Economic information and research is critical for planning and decision-making by business and industry, and for policy-setting and service delivery by Government agencies.

Regular economic information and forecasts are available through Treasury publications:

• Queensland Economic Review (monthly since August 2005 [previously quarterly]) - a brief summary and analysis of issues related to selected economic and financial indicators for various sectors of the economy, such as dwelling approvals and retail turnover, as well as commentary on the health of the Queensland economy in general.
• Annual Economic Report - detailed information on the recent performance of the major components of the Queensland economy and the external and internal factors which influence that performance.
• Briefs - current information about specific economic indicators.
• Queensland State Budget - macroeconomic analysis and forecasting information provides the economic framework and strategy for the Queensland State Budget.

Last reviewed 25 March 2011