Statistics, productivity and reform

Chairman's speech

On 24 March, Gary Banks gave a keynote presentation to The Official Statistics 'Forum 2010' in Wellington, New Zealand.

  • Contents

Introduction

The why's and wherefores of 'productivity'

Some trans-Tasman comparisons (and conundrums)

The 'Australian Story'

Statistical foundations of Australia's major reform breakthroughs

Illuminating the 'Not-for-profit' sector

Improving hospital performance through (data intensive) funding

Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage (and poor data)

Achieving better environmental outcomes through better data

Some implications

Chairman's speech

On 24 March, Gary Banks gave a keynote presentation to The Official Statistics 'Forum 2010' in Wellington, New Zealand.

  • Contents

Introduction

The why's and wherefores of 'productivity'

Some trans-Tasman comparisons (and conundrums)

The 'Australian Story'

Statistical foundations of Australia's major reform breakthroughs

Illuminating the 'Not-for-profit' sector

Improving hospital performance through (data intensive) funding

Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage (and poor data)

Achieving better environmental outcomes through better data

Some implications