Cummings Economics was established in 1981 by W S (Bill) & J G Cummings (see key personnel) to provide professional economic research and analysis of the economy, especially in relation to northern and regional Australia (see background & services). Compass Research was established as the market research arm of Cummings Economics.
Over the years, the firm has played and continues to play a major role in supporting the progress of businesses, industries, organisations and government bodies through perceptive professional, successful research.
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Much of our work for clients is confidential. However, Cummings Economics have a policy, in the interests of promoting progress, of placing on this website, reports and analysis that have entered the public arena.
24 Sep 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.224
August saw the Covid restrictions in NSW, VIC and SE-QLD continue to impact the Cairns region with airport domestic passenger numbers continuing to contract and a fall continuing in the Single Touch Payroll Employment Index.
Statistical Note23 Aug 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.223
July saw the upward trend in domestic visitors reverse strongly and the region's Employment Index drop sharply as the third wave Covid restrictions impacted NSW, VIC & SE QLD.
Statistical Note16 Jul 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.222
Reviews latest available information on JobSeeker, Workforce, Single Touch Payroll Jobs Index, Airport Passenger Statistics & Construction
Statistical Note05 Jul 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3386.221
After a number of years of figures well below State regional averages on a per capita basis, QLD's budgeted capital expenditure for the Cairns region 2021-22 has pushed above equivalent regional averages. However, on regional averages over the past eight (8) years, the region is still owed about $1Billion.
Statistical Note02 Jul 2021 Cairns Economy Presentation CE Ref J3352.220
The Presentation to the BEMAS Conference (organised by the Centre for International Trade & Business in Asia (CITBA) at JCU), looks at the factors that have led to Cairns' growth from a population of 16,400 recorded in Census 1947 to over 160,000 today and to the city passing seven (7) other regional cities in population since 1976.
Presentation30 Jun 2021 Other Presentation CE Ref J3377.219
A powerpoint presentation to a meeting in Mareeba to support a new more direct route between Mareeba and Cairns.
Presentation31 May 2021 Media Article CE Ref J3381A.218
Article contributed to Connect Cairns magazine that highlights the need for major investment in road infrastructure that connects Cairns to the rest of the region and to the rest of Australia. It highlights the importance of completing currently unsealed links along a direct route to Melbourne and Adelaide with 700 plus km of distance saving for freight, business and visitor travel.
Article28 May 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.216
Reviews latest available information on JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Single Touch Payroll Jobs Index, Air Passenger Statistics & Dwelling Approvals for Cairns and the Cairns region.
Statistical Note10 May 2021 Cummings Economics Report CE Ref J2721.215
NORTHERN AUSTRALIA - Initial Challenges, Historical Development, Current Progress and Future Prospects - Release of a submission, originally prepared in 2014 and submitted to the Pivot North Inquiry into the development of northern Australia. This comprehensive 191 page submission sets out seven fields of action to promote the development of northern Australia relating to: Improved Technology relating to the tropics; Improved Governance Structures; Upgraded Infrastructure; Improving Concepts & Images of the tropics; Indigenous Progress; Adaption of National Economic & Industry Policies less damaging to the north's progress; Improved international engagement, especially with the near north.
An Analysis30 Apr 2021 Media Article CE Ref J3381B.217
Article contributed to Cairns CityLife magazine.
Comment29 Apr 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.213
Reviews latest available information on JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Single Touch Payroll, Employment, Airport Passenger Statistics & Dwelling Approvals for Cairns and the Cairns region.
Statistical Note20 Apr 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.212
Economic recovery continues in March but April will test whether the recovery forces will outweigh the impact of the cessation of JobKeeper support.
Statistical Note08 Apr 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3378.211
Latest Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates of residential population for 2020 indicates that northern Australia's most populous region based on Cairns is on the cusp of passing a landmark of 300,000 population.
Statistical Note30 Mar 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3150.210
This Statistical Note indicates that although the largest in population in the north, the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service receives less funding from the State Government.
Statistical Note28 Mar 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.209
Reviews latest available information on JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Single Touch Payroll Employment and Airport Passenger Statistics for Cairns and the Cairns Region. Information available indicates that activities remain well below pre-Covid 2019 levels.
Statistical Note08 Mar 2021 Media Article CE Ref J3371.208
We should never fail to recognise that in a region such as this, the major driver of long-term economic growth has been and will continue to be our success in increasing earnings from the rest of Australia and the world. However, it is also important to recognise the role sectors like the creative arts and entertainment industries play in achieving progress.
Article28 Feb 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.207
Reviews latest available information on JobSeeker, JobKeeper, Single Touch Payroll Employment and Airport Passenger Statistics for Cairns and the Cairns Region. It indicates that the upward trend in recovery since May had stalled well below full recovery with Xmas/New Year and seasonal conditions having an influence.
Statistical Note29 Jan 2021 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.206
During December, the steady downward trend in JobSeeker numbers in the region since peaking in May, reversed and showed a small upward movement.
Statistical Note05 Dec 2020 Other CE Ref J3354.202
Let's face it, we've never been able to rely completely on Brisbane. Yes, get what we can out of Brisbane but our destiny lies in our own hands. It's time to toughen up and put our own money up to chart our own course across all developmental opportunities. And remember, that we achieve most when the whole region, not just Cairns, comes together to pool its resources and effort - local governments, local businesses, local industries, local people.
Comment01 Dec 2020 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3353.200
The 2020-21 Queensland State Budget has seen a substantial increase in capital expenditure allocated to the Cairns SA4 region compared with previous years. However, the table in the Statistical Note indicates that this simply brings expenditure per capita up to just above average levels for regional areas. On regional averages, the State Government still owes the region about $1bn.
Statistical Note16 Nov 2020 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3324.199
Numbers in JobSeeker benefits continue the trend since May to decline. However, the Single Touch Payroll Jobs Index indicated that the upward trend in number in jobs in the region may have stalled with the mild adjustments in JobKeeper conditions after end September.
Statistical Note09 Nov 2020 Research & Statistical Note CE Ref J3349.198
DWELLING APPROVALS 2020-21 OFF TO A FLYING START - Dwelling approvals across the north were down in 2019-20 but with the Cairns/TNQ region leading. However, they have been off to a flying start in Sep Qtr 2020 under the influence of the Commonwealth Government's COVID support incentives.
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