Monitoring regional transition
This project aimed to synthesise existing knowledge on the nature of rural socio-economic transitions occurring as a result of resource developments, and track the social impacts of regional economic change.
This study also identified ways to help local communities in responding to resource development in order to maximise social benefit.
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Reports and papers
Impacts of unconventional gas development on rural community decline
This article is from the working paper ‘Impacts of unconventional gas development on rural community decline’
Local economic impacts of an unconventional energy boom: the coal seam gas industry in Australia
This article is from the working paper ‘Local economic impacts of an unconventional energy boom: the coal seam gas Industry in Australia’
Impacts of onshore gas development on rural community decline
This paper look sat the impacts of a new industry, namely onshore gas, on rural decline. Rural decline is defined as comprising loss of rural youth, reduced human capital and increasing rural poverty.
Local economic impacts of an unconventional energy boom: the coal seam gas Industry in Australia
This paper empirically investigates economic outcomes related to the new coal seam gas (CSG) industry located across southern Queensland.
Lessons from developments of resource extraction industries in rural areas: a literature review
Understanding the nature of change in regional areas driven by mineral and energy resource extraction is the focus of this report and the research project that builds upon it.
Extras
Coal seam gas regions reverse rural decline trend
Understanding the social and economic implications of CSG production for rural towns and regions is critical to maximising the benefits and minimising the costs associated with the challenges and opportunities arising from this extractive industry.
Rural change as a result of coal seam gas developments and the associated economic impacts
The nature of social and economic changes occurring in rural Australia and tracks the social impacts of regional economic change arising from the coal seam gas (CSG) industry.
Project Progress
This project is complete.
Project proposal
A detailed description of the project, budget and research milestones.
Progress report.
The project outline, any variations and research progress.