Image

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.

Select your area of interest below or explore our menu.

Publications

Cultural and creative activity in Australia, 2008–09 to 2017–18—explanatory notes

The Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications has estimated the economic contribution of cultural and creative activity in Australia over a 10 year period, from 2008–09 to 2017–18.

Cultural and creative activity in Australia, 2008–09 to 2017–18—visual summary

This publication provides an annual update to the BCARR working paper: Cultural and creative activity in Australia, 2008–09 to 2016–17 released in October 2018. The updated estimates are presented as a visual summary. Each table and figure corresponds to those used in the BCARR working paper.