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

FAQ: Cultural and Creative Activity in Australia, 2009–10 to 2018–19

This document provides further information on the analysis of cultural and creative activity, including how cultural and creative activity is measured. This information is presented in a Frequently Asked Questions format.

At a glance: Cultural and Creative Activity estimates, 2009–10 to 2018–19

This document outlines the key findings from the tables and figures shown in the BCARR visual summary document: Cultural and creative activity in Australia, 2009–10 to 2018–19.