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The Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) undertakes research and provides economic and data analysis on communications, arts, cities and regions to support evidence-based policy development and advice.

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Communications

See our research and analysis of the communications and media sectors.

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Arts

View our research and analysis of the arts sector and cultural and creative parts of the economy.

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Regions and Cities

The economic and social characteristics of Australia’s regions and cities vary significantly. Our spatial research and analysis improves our understanding of these differences and enables location appropriate development.

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Data Dashboards

Our data dashboards provide an interactive way of monitoring, measuring, analysing, and generating insights from different datasets.

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Publications

Leading indicators, third release

In this leading indicators release, we look at the how Australian data consumption rates are accelerating

Telsoc presentation

Telsoc presentation presented on the 24 July 2015. Telsoc powerpoint presentation 

BCR digital productivity primer

Leading indicators, second release

In this second leading indicators release, we profile:

Leading indicators, first release