Innovations in Demographic Modelling for Government Analysis and Planning (ARC Linkage Project administered by The University of Melbourne) (2022–2024)
Abstract:
This project aims to create innovative and cutting-edge demographic models to better meet the needs of
practitioners and researchers. Together with the partner organisations, Commonwealth Treasury and the
Australian Bureau of Statistics, it will focus on creating more accurate and fit-for-purpose forecasting methods for
Australian fertility, mortality, and migration, including a policy scenario model to produce population projections by
visa/citizenship category and Australians overseas. Expected outcomes of this project include improved
forecasting methods reported in open-access papers, user-friendly forecasting software and tools for the partner organisations, and a stronger relationship between researchers and practitioners.